Primary study · included by 1 review

Esposito 2003

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Inflammatory Biomarkers in Irreversible Pulpitis and Pulp Necrosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Non-Cochrane · aetiology · 2026 · cited as Esposito 2003 · Table 1; Fig 2, Fig 3 and Supplementary Figures

Outcome this study informs	Pooled effect	Evidence	Certainty
Catalase level in dental pulp Symptomatic irreversible pulpitis (exposure) vs Healthy pulp	SMD -1.41 [-2.35, -0.46]	3 studies · 113 participants	Low
Catalase level in dental pulp Symptomatic irreversible pulpitis (exposure) vs Healthy pulp	SMD -1.84 [-2.42, -1.26]	2 studies · 71 participants	GRADE not reported

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