scholarly journals Salivary Cariogenic Microflora, Buffer Capacity, Secretion Rate and Its Relation to Caries Experience in 12 to 15 Years Old Indian Schoolchildren

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Nithin Manchery Gopinath ◽  
Joseph John
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Buffer Capacity ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Secretion Rate ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Secretory Rate

ABSTRACT Background Dental caries is a disease of multifactorial etiology and its prevalence is more in developing countries, including India. It was of interest to study the caries risk factors, mainly salivary parameters and its cariogenic association. Materials and Methods Clinical examination of 108 children was done for dental caries. Stimulated saliva was collected and salivary flow rate, salivary buffering capacity; Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus counts were assessed. Differences between mean decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) and salivary risk factors and their relation were assessed. Results The mean DMFT was 2.41. Statistically, highly significant relation was found between Streptococcus mutans (χ2 = 43.34, p < 0.000) and DMFT categories. Similar results were also obtained for Lactobacillus (χ2 = 25.95, p < 0.000). Similarly, the role of salivary pH and secretory rate was also found to be significant in contributing to caries risk. Conclusion The results of current study showed that there exist's a strong association either directly or indirectly between salivary variables, like salivary microflora, buffer capacity and secretion rate to caries experience. How to cite this article Gopinath NM, John J. Salivary Cariogenic Microflora, Buffer Capacity, Secretion Rate and Its Relation to Caries Experience in 12 to 15 Years Old Indian Schoolchildren. J Contemp Dent 2015;5(1):12-16.

scholarly journals Unstimulated Saliva-Related Caries Risk Factors in Individuals with Cystic Fibrosis: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Unstimulated Salivary Flow, pH, and Buffering Capacity

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alaa A. Alkhateeb ◽  
Lloyd A. Mancl ◽  
Richard B. Presland ◽  
Marilynn L. Rothen ◽  
Donald L. Chi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Buffering Capacity ◽  
Salivary Flow Rate ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Salivary Ph

Salivary flow rate, pH, and buffering capacity are associated with dental caries, but studies from the cystic fibrosis (CF) literature are inconclusive regarding these salivary factors and caries. The aim of this study was to evaluate these factors and their associations with dental caries in individuals with CF. Unstimulated whole saliva was collected from individuals aged 6-20 years at Seattle Children's Hospital CF Clinic, USA (n = 83). Salivary flow rate was measured in milliliters per minute. Salivary pH was assessed using a laboratory pH meter. Buffering capacity was assessed by titration with HCl. The outcome measure was caries prevalence, defined as the number of decayed, missing, or filled primary and permanent tooth surfaces. Spearman's rank correlation coefficient and the t test were used to test for bivariate associations. Multiple variable linear regression models were used to (1) run confounder-adjusted analyses and (2) assess for potential interactions. There was no significant association between salivary flow rate or buffering capacity and caries prevalence. There was a significant negative association between salivary pH and caries prevalence, but this association was no longer significant after adjusting for age. There was no significant interaction between salivary flow rate and buffering capacity or between antibiotic use and the 3 salivary factors. Our results indicate that unstimulated salivary factors are not associated with dental caries prevalence in individuals with CF. Future studies should investigate other potential saliva-related caries risk factors in individuals with CF such as cariogenic bacteria levels, salivary host defense peptide levels, and medication use.

Comparative Quantitative Assessments of Salivary Ion Activity Product for Hydroxyapatite and Buffering Capacity in Children with Different Caries Experience

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 480-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siddharth Anand ◽  
Updesh Masih ◽  
Ramakrishna Yeluri
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Buffer Capacity ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Buffering Capacity ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Assessment Study ◽  
Activity Product ◽  
Ion Activity

Aim: If a relation exists between salivary IPHA, buffer capacity and caries experience, then this relationship could be used as screening chair side test for caries risk assessment. Study design: One hundred ninety seven children aged 4 to 6 years were examined. Data was collected by interview and clinical examination. They were divided into low, moderate and high caries experience group of 20 children each. Two ml of each sample was used to measure the pH value with pH meter. Regarding the buffering capacity, freshly prepared hydrochloric acid (HCl) was titrated into saliva and pH was recorded. The collected saliva samples were sent to Laboratory for measurement of calcium and phosphorus. IPHA was calculated and the negative logarithms of IPHA were used to determine the enamel solubility. The correlation between salivary IPHA, buffering capacity and caries experience were evaluated. Results: There was a significant relation between pH, log IPHA and dental caries experience, it could be considered as a predictor of dental caries. Conclusion: pH measurement after HCl titration in saliva could be used as chair side screening test for the assessment of caries risk.

scholarly journals Chair-side saliva parameters assessment and caries experience evaluation

2019 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. S33-S38
Author(s):  
Ioana Chifor ◽  
Laura Rusu (Dascalu) ◽  
Andrei Picos ◽  
Radu Chifor ◽  
Iulia Badea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Buffer Capacity ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Invasive Approach ◽  
Caries Lesions

Introduction. Carioreceptivity-based, individualized prevention protocols allow a minimally invasive approach in many patients, in all age groups. The long-term success of such protocols depends not only on the actual caries experience of the patients, but also on the possible responses based on natural defense mechanisms. Therefore the salivary flow, the buffer capacity of stimulated and non-stimulated saliva and mostly the Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacilli number are highly important in deciding whether a long-term remineralization therapy can be successfully applied for early stage caries lesions. Similar tests may record the  the acidogenicity of dental biofilms. These risk factors can be entered into a computer-based risk assessment program (such as Cariogram). Methodology. An extensive literature search was performed on Medline/PubMed using as key-words: Streptococcus Mutans, Lactobacilli, saliva volume, pH and buffer capacity. The methodology of selecting the reviewed literature and the inclusion criteria were based on articles published in the last ten years. Results. Besides topically applied remineralization products, either in-office or at-home, changes in the diet can diminish the number of cario-active bacteria, especially Lactobacilli. Latest researches show that dentifrices, especially toothpastes containing xylitol and/or probiotics can have a significant cario-protective effect. Conclusions. Dental caries assessment is very important for specific age groups, because most risk factors have specific consequences in different age groups. Pre-teen and teenage patients need more individualized caries management strategies in order to avoid the onset of new caries lesions. Root caries risk may be decreased by an intensive and continuous preventive care.

scholarly journals The importance of pH, salivary flow and different dental caries risk factors in pregnant women

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
A Mendez-Monge Joel ◽  
Neri-Aranda Zurisadai ◽  
Luna-Ayala Alejandra ◽  
Manuel Hernandez Navarro Hector ◽  
Ariadne Jimenez-Del Valle Jany ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Caries Risk

Salivary Streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus sp levels in cardiac children

2002 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.C. Torres ◽  
M. Ramos ◽  
T. Coelho ◽  
S. Harari
Keyword(s):  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Cardiac Disease ◽  
Buffer Capacity ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Children

This study assesses salivary conditions of 20 children with cardiac disease comparing with a control group of 15 healthy children. The results showed that there was no difference between the groups on salivary flow, buffer capacity and the level of Streptococcus mutans (Sm). The test group i.e., children with cardiac disease, showed a lower level of Lactobacillus sp. The association between the usage of antibiotics and the risk of developing caries, measuring the level of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus sp., showed that children taking antibiotics frequently had a significant lower level of Lactobacillus sp (p&lt;0.05) than healthy children. This association was not found on relation to the levels of Streptococcus mutans.

Short-term consumption of probiotic-containing cheese and its effect on dental caries risk factors

2002 ◽  
Vol 47 (11) ◽  
pp. 799-804 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.J Ahola ◽  
H Yli-Knuuttila ◽  
T Suomalainen ◽  
T Poussa ◽  
A Ahlström ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Short Term
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