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This study is the first to utilize 8-isoprostane as a salivary biomarker to assess oxidative stress in relation to both caries and dental treatment. Salivary properties are also evaluated. The innovation of this study lies in its unique approach: although these salivary parameters have been examined individually in past research, this is the first study to evaluate them in conjunction with oxidative stress. A total of 26 children with caries and 20 caries-free children aged between 4 and 12 years old were included in this study. From both groups, stimulated saliva was collected and used to assess salivary properties and the 8-isoprostane level. For the caries group, the same measurements were also conducted after dental treatment. Children with caries had significantly lower levels of pH, and conductivity compared to caries-free children. The concentration of 8-isoprostane did not differ significantly between the two groups. 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