scholarly journals Selected Physicochemical Properties of Saliva in Menopausal Women—A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2604
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Cydejko ◽  
Aida Kusiak ◽  
Magdalena Emilia Grzybowska ◽  
Barbara Kochańska ◽  
Jolanta Ochocińska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Immunoglobulin A ◽  
Premenopausal Women ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Salivary Flow Rate ◽  
Ionized Calcium ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Complete Health

The aim of this study was to estimate differences in selected physicochemical properties of saliva between menopausal and premenopausal women. Methods: The study population consisted of 9 menopausal women and 15 women of the control group. Laboratory tests included the determination of pH saliva, salivary flow rate, and concentrations of lactoferrin, lysozyme, immunoglobulin A, and ionized calcium. Results: Among menopausal women, statistically significant differences were observed in values of salivary flow rate and lysozyme and ionized calcium concentrations; however, no statistically significant differences for pH and concentrations of lactoferrin and immunoglobulin A were found. The salivary flow rate in the study group was significantly lower compared to that in premenopausal women. In relation to lysozyme, statistically significant differences were found between control group and menopausal women to the disadvantage of the latter. However, the concentration of ionized calcium in the saliva of menopausal women was distinctly higher than in the saliva of the control group. Conclusion: The saliva of menopausal women appeared significantly different from that of the control group. Differences in physicochemical parameters such as salivary flow rate and lysozyme and ionized calcium concentrations were observed. These differences in saliva properties observed in menopause can potentially affect the oral environment of women in this particular period, possibly increasing the risk of some pathological changes in the oral cavity and consequently indicating the need to take special care of this group of female patients in order to help them maintain proper oral health. Dentists and gynecologists should be aware of the problems associated with menopause and need to provide these women complete health care, including dental care as an integral part.

scholarly journals THE IMPROVEMENT OF SALIVA FLOW RATE BY GARGLING GREEN TEA STEPPING IN MENOPAUSE WOMEN WITH XEROSTOMIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 460-465
Author(s):  
Kiki Erika Tampubolon ◽  
◽  
Wilda Hafny Lubis ◽  
Awaluddin Saragih ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Green Tea ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Salivary Flow Rate ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Analytical Test ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Saliva Flow

Endocrine and biological changes occur in postmenopausal women, the production of steroid sex hormones that affect the health of the oral cavity, with the reduction of all or part of estrogen resulting in xerostomia (dry mouth). The treatment of Xerostomia was carried out using local, mechanical and chemical stimulation. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of gargling of green tea steeping on salivary flow rates in postmenopausal women with xerostomia at Darussalam Public Health Center in Medan.This is an experimental study using the design of control group, pretest-posttest and the non-probability of purposive sampling. Fourty menopausal women with xerostomia were used as sample. The treatment group gargled with green tea steeping while the control group gargled with distilled water. Saliva was collected into the pots for three minutes before and after treatment by spitting method. The analytical test used was the paired T-test and the unpaired.The results showed that there was an increase in salivary flow rate with green tea brushing rinse by 0.281750 ml/min and with aquades rinsing by 0.03335 ml/min. Furthermore, there was an effect of gargling with green tea steeping, namely an increase in the flow rate of saliva and this research can be an alternative treatment to relieve xerostomia in menopausal women.The green tea gargling was better in stimulating salivary flow rate.

Dental Caries and Salivary Alterations in Type I Diabetes

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kavita Rai ◽  
Amitha Hegde ◽  
Ananth Kamath ◽  
Suchetha Shetty
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Salivary Flow Rate ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Type I ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Salivary Ph ◽  
Anti Oxidant

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.

scholarly journals Saliva diagnostic utility in patients with type 2 diabetes: Future standard method

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marwa Mrag ◽  
Asma Kassab ◽  
Asma Omezzine ◽  
Raoua Belkacem Chebil ◽  
Fatma Ben Fredj Ismail ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Total Protein ◽  
Immunoglobulin A ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Salivary Flow Rate ◽  
Oral Exam ◽  
Whole Saliva ◽  
Significant Difference

Summary Background The purpose of the present study was to assess saliva reliability in diagnosis and monitoring type 2 diabetes instead of blood. Methods Blood and unstimulated whole saliva were collected from 300 type 2 diabetic subjects and 300 healthy controls in fasting. Then, the salivary flow rate was calculated. All parameters including glucose, urea, amylase, total protein, albumin, C-reactive protein (CRP), immunoglobulin A (IgA), potassium, calcium and chloride were assessed in the supernatant, using an autoanalyzer. Oral exam was conducted by a single examiner on full mouth excluding third molars. Statistical analysis was performed by the SPSS 20.0 version. Results Saliva screening showed that glucose, urea, amylase, total protein, potassium, calcium and chloride were significantly higher in patients compared to controls (p < 0.05). Whereas, the IgA level and salivary flow rate were significantly reduced in patients (p < 0.05). No significant difference was found in albumin and CRP levels (p = 0.05). There was a significant positive correlation between salivary and plasma glucose levels (r = 0.887, and r = 0.900, p < 0.001), as well as, salivary and blood urea (r = 0.586, and r = 0.688, p < 0.001) in patients and controls, respectively. Conclusions From this study, saliva could be suggested as a useful diagnostic tool for type 2 diabetes.

Acute Effects of Black Currant Consumption on Salivary Flow Rate and Secretion Rate of Salivary Immunoglobulin A in Healthy Smokers

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 483-488
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Konić-Ristić ◽  
Katarina Šavikin ◽  
Gordana Zdunić ◽  
Irina Besu ◽  
Nebojša Menković ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Immunoglobulin A ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Secretion Rate ◽  
Salivary Flow Rate ◽  
Acute Effects ◽  
Black Currant ◽  
Salivary Immunoglobulin A

Effect of mobile phone use on salivary concentrations of protein, amylase, lipase, immunoglobulin A, lysozyme, lactoferrin, peroxidase and C-reactive protein of the parotid gland

2014 ◽  
Vol 128 (5) ◽  
pp. 454-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
M S Hashemipour ◽  
M Yarbakht ◽  
A Gholamhosseinian ◽  
H Famori
Keyword(s):  
Parotid Gland ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Immunoglobulin A ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Salivary Flow Rate ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
The Right

AbstractBackground:The possibility of side effects associated with the electromagnetic waves emitted from mobile phones is a controversial issue. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of mobile phone use on parotid gland salivary concentrations of protein, amylase, lipase, immunoglobulin A, lysozyme, lactoferrin, peroxidase and C-reactive protein.Methods:Stimulated salivary samples were collected simultaneously from both parotid glands of 86 healthy volunteers. Salivary flow rate and salivary concentrations of proteins, amylase, lipase, lysozyme, lactoferrin, peroxidase, C-reactive protein and immunoglobulin A, were measured. Data were analysed using t-tests and one-way analyses of variance.Results:Salivary flow rate and parotid gland salivary concentrations of protein were significantly higher on the right side compared to the left in those that predominantly held mobile phones on the right side. In addition, there was a decrease in concentrations of amylase, lipase, lysozyme, lactoferrin and peroxidase.Conclusion:The side of dominant mobile phone use was associated with differences in salivary flow rate and parotid gland salivary concentrations, in right-dominant users. Although mobile phone use influenced salivary composition, the relationship was not significant.

Changes in salivary hormones, immunoglobulin A, and C-reactive protein in response to ultra-endurance exercises

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 560-565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Tauler ◽  
Sonia Martinez ◽  
Carlos Moreno ◽  
Pau Martínez ◽  
Antoni Aguilo
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Endurance Exercise ◽  
Salivary Cortisol ◽  
Immunoglobulin A ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Salivary Flow Rate ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Exercise Tests ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Ultra Endurance

The aim of the study was to determine the influence of the exercise duration on the changes in salivary stress markers in response to ultra-endurance exercises. The study was developed in 2 ultra-endurance exercise tests: the Ultra-trail Serra de Tramuntana (UTST), a 104 km ultra-marathon competition (n = 64) and the 25 km Cabrera Open Water Race (COWR) (n = 43). Participants in the COWR completed the 25 km at a constant pace of 3 km/h (3K group) or 2.5 km /h (2.5K group). Saliva samples were taken before and after the exercises. Salivary flow rate as well as cortisol, testosterone, C-reactive protein (CRP), and immunoglobulin A (IgA) levels were measured. Salivary flow rate decreased after the UTST but increased after the COWR. The UTST induced significant increases in cortisol and CRP levels and decreases in testosterone and IgA levels. Furthermore, a negative correlation was found between the time the athletes took to complete the exercise and the changes in salivary cortisol. After the COWR, higher increases in salivary cortisol levels were observed in the 3K group than in the 2.5K group. A significant effect of exercise decreasing testosterone and IgA levels was observed in both groups. No changes in the CRP levels were observed during the COWR. In conclusion, shorter times to complete the ultra-endurance exercise were associated with higher increases in cortisol. However, no relationships were found between the time to complete the exercises and the changes in testosterone, CRP, and IgA levels.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Salivary Flow Rate and pH in Patients with Recurrent Oral Ulcers

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Al-Ahmad ◽  
Basma Ezzat ◽  
Sukmasari S ◽  
Abdul Jabbar O
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Saliva Sample ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Salivary Flow Rate ◽  
Aphthous Ulcer ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Oral Ulcers ◽  
Whole Saliva

Introductions: Recurrent oral ulcers primarily effect mucosal surfaces and are among the most common chronic inflammatory diseases. Numerous studies to find the aetiopathogenesis have been conducted however the cause still remains unclear. Saliva is of utmostimportance for oral health maintenance. In current study, saliva was used as a diagnostic tool for comparison of salivary flow rate and pH in patients suffering from recurrent oral ulcers and control group. Materials and Methods: Saliva samples taken from 20 recurrent aphthous ulcer patients and 20 control (healthy) patients using a convient sampling method. Drooling method was used to collect unstimulated whole saliva sample. Pre-weighted specimen bottles were used and then weighed after sample collection on a graduated scale where as chair-side pH meter was used to determine the salivary pH. Independent t-test and Pearson’s correlation were performed. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significance. Results: Positive correlation was found between the flow rate and pH in recurrent oral ulcer patients. Patients with recurrent oral ulcers had higher flow rate and pH compared to the control group. These effects were exaggerated in female patients with ulcers. Conclusions: Disturbances in salivary flow rate and pH were not significantly associated with recurrent oral ulcers.

Periodontal status and salivary flow rate among diagnostic radiology department workers

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 17-20
Author(s):  
Ghadah N. Alhusaini ◽  
Ahlam T Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Salivary Flow Rate ◽  
Diagnostic Radiology ◽  
Periodontal Pocket ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pocket Depth ◽  
Clinical Attachment Loss ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: diagnostic radiology field workers are at elevated risk level for systemic and oral diseases like periodontal diseases. This study was aimed to estimate the periodontal condition and salivary flow rate among diagnostic radiology workers. Material and method: The sample for this study consisted of a study group radiographers (forty subjects) working for 5 years at least and control group consisted of nurses and laboratory workers away from radiation (forty subjects) in Baghdad hospitals. All the 80 subjects aged 30-40 year-old and looking healthy without systemic diseases. Plaque, gingival, periodontal pocket depth and clinical attachment loss indices were used for recording the periodontal conditions. Under standardized conditions, collection of unstimulated salivary samples was done and salivary flow rate was measured. Results: Although not significant statistically (p>0.01), analysis of the present study data showed that plaque and gingival indices were higher among radiographers. While periodontal pocket depth and clinical attachment loss were higher among radiographers than control group with statistically highly significant difference (p<0.01). On the other hand salivary flow rate was lower among radiographers than control group with statistically highly significant difference (p<0.01). Conclusions: Ionizing radiation affects salivary flow rate and this in turn will affect periodontal status.

Evaluation of Salivary Helicobacter pylori, Calcium, Urea, pH and flow rate in Hemodialysis patients.

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farshad Teimoori ◽  
Mehrdad Hajilooei ◽  
Hamidreza Abdolsamadi ◽  
Khadijeh Eslami ◽  
Abbas Moghimbeigi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Helicobacter Pylori ◽  
Patient Group ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Helicobacter Pylori Infection ◽  
Salivary Flow Rate ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Gastrointestinal Complications ◽  
Gastrointestinal Problems

Background: Helicobacter pylori infection identified as a major cause of stomach ulcers, chronic inflammation and gastric cancer in hemodialysis patients. Dialysis also leads to changes in the composition and flow of saliva. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the salivary Helicobacter pylori infection, Calcium, Urea, pH and flow rate in hemodialysis patients in comparison to the healthy control group. Method: In this study 48 hemodialysis patients and 48 healthy subjects were compared. The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection was determined by PCR method. Calcium, Urea, pH, salivary flow and gastrointestinal complications in both groups were measured and compared. Results: Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori was 12.48 (25.0%) in the study group and 2.48 (4.2%) in the controls. (P=0.000). Urea, calcium and pH were significantly higher in the patient group .The mean salivary flow rate decreased significantly in the patient group. 58.3% of patients group had gastrointestinal complications. Conclusion: Oral cavity as an important external source of Helicobacter pylori may play an important role in gastrointestinal problems of hemodialysis patients. Helicobacter pylori, Urea, calcium and pH were significantly higher in the patient group .Chronic renal failure can increase pH, urea and calcium in saliva and decrease salivary flow rate.

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