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ArticleCureus2023

Salivary Biomarkers in Periodontitis: A Scoping Review.

Sultan Abdulkareem Ali Alftaikhah, Rakhi Issrani, Muhsen Alnasser, Haifa Ali Almutairi, Osama Khattak, Azhar Iqbal, Namdeo Prabhu

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In one paragraph

Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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0cells of the map it votes in
8citing papers in PubMed
3.3field-weighted citation impact, top 7% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 15 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Sultan Abdulkareem Ali AlftaikhahDentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, SAU.
Rakhi IssraniPreventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, SAU.
Muhsen AlnasserRestorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, SAU.
Haifa Ali AlmutairiDentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, SAU.
Osama KhattakRestorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakakah, SAU.
Azhar IqbalRestorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakakah, SAU.
Namdeo PrabhuOral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, SAU.
Jouf University · SASaveetha University · IN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Periodontal disease is a prevalent and potentially impactful oral health condition, ranging from gingivitis to severe periodontitis. Early detection and precise management are crucial in modern dentistry due to its prevalence and potential systemic health implications. Traditional clinical assessments and radiographic imaging have been the primary diagnostic tools. However, recent advances in oral diagnostics have introduced the concept of non-invasive, easily accessible salivary biomarkers. This review explores the evolving landscape of salivary biomarkers associated with periodontal disease, offering a comprehensive analysis of recent studies. It delves into the key findings, clinical significance, and potential impact of these biomarkers in revolutionizing periodontal disease diagnostics and treatment monitoring. The study emphasizes their diagnostic and prognostic capabilities, including their ability to assess disease severity, correlate with clinical parameters, aid in early detection, and enhance personalized treatment planning. As the field of oral diagnostics continues to advance, understanding the role of salivary biomarkers in periodontal disease management holds the promise of improving precision and effectiveness in oral healthcare. This review underscores the potential for salivary biomarkers to become integral components of routine periodontal care, offering a minimally invasive and patient-centered approach to oral health management.

Indexed as

biomarkersdiagnosticshealthcareoral healthperiodontitisprognosticssalivarysalivary biomarkerscoping review

Identifiers

PMID38192959
PMCPMC10772482
OpenAlexW4389507998

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