Neurokinin A and Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 Levels in Gingival Crevicular Fluid Samples of Teeth With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis With Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis

The aim of this study is to investigate the levels Neurokinin A and of Matrix Mtalloproteinase (MMP-9) in gingival crevicular fluid samples (GCF) as potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of symptomatic irreversible pulpitis with symptomatic apical periodontitis and to correlate the level of these diagnostic biomarkers ( Nerokinin A and MMP-9) with the pre-operative pain severity using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). This study will utilize a comparative cross-sectional design to assess the levels of Neurokinin A (NKA) and Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) samples from symptomatic and healthy contralateral teeth with normal pulp.

The study design is Comparative Cross sectional study. The study will be conducted at the Dental hospital of Cairo University with access to patients undergoing treatment for teeth with pulpitis and apical periodontitis.