scholarly journals Salivary pH and Buffering Capacity as Risk Markers for Early Childhood Caries: A Clinical Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Ganesan ◽  
D Jayaraj
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Clinical Study ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Buffering Capacity ◽  
Risk Markers ◽  
Salivary Ph ◽  
Childhood Caries

scholarly journals The role of mechanical control of biofilm in the salivary pH after sucrose exposure in children with early childhood caries

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Tavares Lima-Holanda ◽  
Emerson Tavares de Sousa ◽  
Marinês Nobre-dos-Santos ◽  
Carolina Steiner-Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Buffering Capacity ◽  
Mechanical Control ◽  
Oral Environment ◽  
Salivary Ph ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Carbonic Anhydrase Vi ◽  
Childhood Caries

AbstractThis quasi-experimental study sought to investigate if the mechanical control of biofilm (3-times-a-day) modifies the saliva’s ability to buffer the oral environment after 20% sucrose rinse (SR20%) in children with early childhood caries (ECC). Here, SR20% reduced the saliva’s pH in both groups and the mechanical control of biofilm had a greater effect on this parameter after SR20% in CF children. The mechanical control of biofilm evidenced a higher buffering capacity in CF children before SR20%, which was not observed after SR20%. Otherwise, the absence of mechanical control of biofilm showed that buffering capacity was comparable in the two groups before SR20%, whereas after SR20% the saliva’s buffering capacity of CF children was higher than ECC children. When biofilm was mechanically controlled, carbonic anhydrase VI activity did not change after SR20% whereas the absence of mechanical control of biofilm reduced this enzyme activity after SR20%. In conclusion, the mechanical control of biofilm did not change saliva’s ability to buffer the oral environment after SR20% in children with ECC. On the other hand, CF children appeared to regulate more effectively the saliva’s pH than ECC children while the absence of mechanical control of biofilm mediated their pH-modifying ability after SR20%.

Participant Retention in a Clinical Study of Early Childhood Caries

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margherita Fontana ◽  
Emily R Yanca ◽  
Steve M Levy ◽  
Barcey T Levy ◽  
Richard Jackson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Clinical Study ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Participant Retention ◽  
Childhood Caries

scholarly journals Comparative Evaluation and Correlation of Salivary Total Antioxidant Capacity and Salivary pH in Caries-free and Severe Early Childhood Caries Children

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 234-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meenakshi Nankar ◽  
Hrishikesh Walimbe ◽  
Mohammed Nadeem Ahmed Bijle ◽  
Sneha Muchandi ◽  
Srishti Chaturvedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Group I ◽  
Salivary Ph ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Severe Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Childhood Caries

ABSTRACT Background Dental caries is a major problem in preschool children. The contribution of saliva in providing defense during caries process is of primary importance. pH buffer capacity through bicarbonate, phosphate and protein buffer systems have universal acceptance as a caries defense mechanism. Antioxidant capacity of saliva can constitute a first line of defense against chronic degenerative diseases including dental caries. Till date, no study is presented with salivary antioxidant capacity of younger children affected with severe early childhood caries with its salivary pH correlation. Hence, this study was carried out to compare, evaluate and correlate the salivary total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and salivary pH of children with caries-free and severe early childhood caries. Materials and methods Fifty children from ages 3 to 5 years divided into two study groups had undergone screening. Group I (n = 25) with severe early childhood caries (S-ECC) and group II (n = 25) who were caries free. Unstimulated whole saliva of subjects were in the collection during the study by draining method. Salivary pH determination of saliva samples was done using pH indicator paper strips. The TAC was done using an antioxidant assay with the help of a spectrophotometer at wavelength 532 nm. The means of salivary pH and TAC were subjected to analysis using unpaired student ‘t’ test and correlation was determined using Pearsons correlation coefficient analysis. Results Mean salivary pH was higher in group II (7.46 ± 0.37). Mean TAC was greater in group I (1.82 ± 0.19). A statistically significant negative correlation as seen between TAC and salivary pH in S-ECC patients. Conclusion The study concludes that salivary TAC increases in patients with S-ECC are by that showing a high indirect relationship with salivary pH. How to cite this article Muchandi S, Walimbe H, Bijle MNA, Nankar M, Chaturvedi S, Karekar P. Comparative Evaluation and Correlation of Salivary Total Antioxidant Capacity and Salivary pH in Caries-free and Severe Early Childhood Caries Children. J Contemp Dent Pract 2015;16(3):234-237.

scholarly journals Comparison of the salivary bacterial colonies number and pH value in early and non-early childhood caries due to consuming infant formula using the nursing bottle

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 196
Author(s):  
Dewi Elianora ◽  
Busman Busman ◽  
Febri Mona Ayusa
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Infant Formula ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Critical Function ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Salivary Ph ◽  
Childhood Caries

Introduction: Saliva plays a vital role in the caries process. The critical function of saliva is to defence against caries. A decrease in the saliva secretion speed can be followed by an increase in the number of bacterial colonies. This study was aimed to determine the comparison of salivary bacteria colonies number and salivary pH on early and non-early childhood caries in children who consumed infant formula using the nursing bottle. Methods: This research was pure experimental research with cross-sectional approach. Fifteen children with ECC and fifteen children with non-ECC aged 2-4 years on Early Childhood Education Programs (PAUD) of Padang, West Sumatera, were included in this study. Thirty subjects were participated in this study and asked to collect saliva into a sterile container provided. Statistical analysis used was independent sample t-test. Results: There was a significant difference in the salivary pH and the number of salivary bacterial colonies on early childhood caries and non-early childhood caries children after consuming infant formula with the nursing bottle (p < 0.05). The number of salivary bacteria colony on the infant with early childhood caries was higher with an average of 407.2 x 10-4/ml, whereas in infant non-early childhood caries was lower with an average of 125.5 x 10-4/ml. The salivary pH on infants with early childhood caries was acid with an average of 6.2, and in infants with non-early childhood caries was normal with an average of 6.9. Conclusion: There is a difference in the number of salivary bacterial colonies in infants with early childhood caries and non-early caries after consuming infant formula using the nursing bottle.Keywords: Early childhood caries, non-early childhood caries, salivary bacterial colonies, salivary pH

scholarly journals Estimation of Salivary pH, Viscosity, Flow Rate in Children with and without Early Childhood Caries – An Observational Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 54-60
Author(s):  
Dhanalakshmi Ravikumar ◽  
Pratibha Ramani ◽  
R. Gayathri
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Salivary Flow Rate ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Salivary Ph ◽  
Childhood Caries

Background and Objectives: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a chronic disease of childhood affecting the primary dentition. It is also termed as nursing caries or baby bottle tooth decay. It has a multifactorial etiology and salivary parameters are considered as one of the important etiological factors of ECC. The present study was done to compare the salivary pH, flow rate and viscosity in children with and without ECC. Materials and Methods: It is a cross-sectional observational study conducted at Saveetha Dental college and Hospitals. Children between 3-6 years were examined and 20 caries free, 20 children with ECC and 20 children with Severe ECC were recruited for the study. The examination and sample collection were done by a single qualified Pediatric dentist. The samples were collected and analysed for salivary pH, flow rate and viscosity. Results: The results showed that there were no statistically significant differences in salivary pH levels in children with and without ECC. Statistically significant difference was evident in salivary flow rate and viscosity in caries-free, moderate ECC and severe ECC children. Conclusion: There is no significant difference in salivary pH levels in children with and without ECC. There is a significant difference in salivary flow rate and viscosity among caries free, moderate ECC and Severe ECC children Higher flow rate and low viscosity results in reduced caries occurance

Participant Retention in a Clinical Study of Early Childhood Caries

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 137 (Supplement 3) ◽  
pp. 536A-536A
Author(s):  
Margherita Fontana ◽  
Emily R Yanca ◽  
Steve M Levy ◽  
Barcey T Levy ◽  
Richard Jackson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Clinical Study ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Participant Retention ◽  
Childhood Caries

scholarly journals Microbial Risk Markers for Childhood Caries in Pediatricians’ Offices

2010 ◽  
Vol 89 (4) ◽  
pp. 378-383 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Kanasi ◽  
I. Johansson ◽  
S.C. Lu ◽  
N.R. Kressin ◽  
M.E. Nunn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Mutans Streptococci ◽  
Lactobacillus Species ◽  
Risk Markers ◽  
Streptococcus Sobrinus ◽  
Microbial Risk ◽  
Rate Analysis ◽  
Significant Public Health ◽  
Childhood Caries

Dental caries in pre-school children has significant public health and health disparity implications. To determine microbial risk markers for this infection, this study aimed to compare the microbiota of children with early childhood caries with that of caries-free children. Plaque samples from incisors, molars, and the tongue from 195 children attending pediatricians’ offices were assayed by 74 DNA probes and by PCR to Streptococcus mutans. Caries-associated factors included visible plaque, child age, race, and snacking habits. Species were detected more frequently from tooth than tongue samples. Lactobacillus gasseri (p < 0.01), Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus vaginalis, and S. mutans with Streptococcus sobrinus (all p < 0.05) were positively associated with caries. By multifactorial analysis, the probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus was negatively associated with caries. Prevotella nigrescens was the only species (p < 0.05) significantly associated with caries by the ‘false discovery’ rate. Analysis of the data suggests that selected Lactobacillus species, in addition to mutans streptococci, are risk markers for early childhood caries.

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