Flow rate and chemistry of parotid saliva related to dental caries and gingivitis in patients with thalassaemia major

Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is a severe disease that raises blood glucose levels because of hyperglycemia and insulinopenia. Fluctuations in water and electrolyte levels may result in xerostomia and other changes in the salivary composition. Since diabetes has an influence on oral health, it is important for the dentist to be aware of newer advances in the field of diabetes and to recognize specific oral problems related to diabetes. Thus, the dentist becomes an important part of the health care team for the patients with diabetes. Aim: The present study correlated salivary flow rate, salivary pH and total salivary antioxidant levels and dental caries in type I diabetic patients. Method: A total of 200 children that included 100 known diabetic children (study group) and 100 healthy children (controls) of both the sexes and from similar socioeconomic backgrounds formed the part of this study. Dental caries was assessed using DMFT index. The salivary total anti-oxidant level was estimated using phospho molybdic acid using spectrophotometric method. The salivary flow rate was recorded using the Zunt method and the salivary pH using the pH indicating paper. The results were statistically analyzed using t-test. Conclusions: The analyzed parameters showed increase in salivary anti-oxidant levels, reduced salivary flow rate, increase incidence of dental caries, salivary pH was decreased when compared to the control group.

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Factors Influencing Dental Caries in HIV/AIDS Patients

Acta Medica Philippina ◽

10.47895/amp.v53i5.73 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 53 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Retno Palupi ◽

Agung Sosiawan ◽

Gilang Rasuna Sabdho Wening ◽

Aulia Ramadhani

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Salivary Flow ◽

Salivary Flow Rate ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

Background. Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) / Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is one of the most significant public health challenges in Surabaya, Indonesia where the greatest number of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) among key populations is in areas served by Sememi Public Health Center. HIV-infected persons have a greater risk for developing dental caries, such as salivary gland enlargement, and decreased salivary glands function. Given the fact that PLWHA are at high risk of dental caries, utilization of dental health service among PLWHA are still low. Objective. This study aims to know the factors influencing dental caries in HIV/AIDS patients.Methods. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted on 16 HIV-seropositive individuals. They were asked to complete a WHO questionnaire concerning basic oral health and quality of life. Dental caries was assessed using the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index. Whole stimulated saliva samples were also collected.Results. Nine out of 16 respondents had low salivary flow rate (56.3%). One patient had low DMF-T score (6.3%) and eight had high DMFT score (50%). Among seven respondents who had normal salivary flow rate (43.8%), two of whom had low DMFT score (12.5%) and five of whom had high DMFT score (31.3%).Conclusion. People living with HIV/AIDS have high DMFT and low salivary flow rate.

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Salivary flow rate, dental caries and body fat by DXA, in preschool children

The FASEB Journal ◽

10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.852.8 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 27 (S1) ◽

Author(s):

Patricia Noemi Rodriguez ◽

María Verónica Iglesias ◽

Carlota Alicia Gamba ◽

Lucas Passarini ◽

Fima Lifshitz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Body Fat ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Salivary Flow ◽

Salivary Flow Rate

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The Risk of Night Shift Workers to the Glucose Blood Levels, Saliva, and Dental Caries

European Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1055/s-0039-1697211 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (03) ◽

pp. 323-329 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Retno Indrawati Roestamadji ◽

Nahdah Izdihar Nastiti ◽

Meircurius Dwi Condro Surboyo ◽

Anis Irmawati

Keyword(s):

Blood Glucose ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Night Shift ◽

Postprandial Blood Glucose ◽

Shift Workers ◽

Correlation Test ◽

Positive Correlation ◽

Glucose Levels ◽

Blood Glucose Levels

Abastract Objective This study aimed to provide the correlation of circadian rhythms of night shift workers with blood glucose levels, saliva, and dental caries. Materials and Methods This study was conducted on night shift and nonshift workers to measure fasting blood glucose (FBG), 2-hour postprandial blood glucose (2-PP BG), saliva flow rate, pH saliva, and caries with the decay-missing-filled total (DMF-T) index. Data analysis was done using independent t-test and correlation test with Pearson correlation. Results There were significant differences in night shift and nonshift workers in FBG (p = 0.000), 2-PP BG (p = 0.000), flow rate saliva (p = 0.000), and DMF-T index (p = 0.001). Correlation test showed positive correlation between FBG and pH saliva (r = 0.42, p = 0.029) and DMF-T index (r = 0.521, p = 0.005) of night shift workers. The 2-PP BG also showed positive correlation with pH saliva (r = 0.493, p = 0.009) and DMF-T index (r = 0.743, p = 0.000). The DMF-T index showed negative correlation with flow rate saliva (r = –0.398, p = 0.04). In the nonshift workers, correlation test showed a correlation between FBG and DMF-T index (r = 0.384, p = 0.048). The DMF-T index showed correlation with flow rate saliva (r = 0.6, p = 0.001). Conclusion There is a circadian rhythm correlation between night shift workers to blood glucose levels, flow rate saliva, pH saliva, and dental caries.

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