ArticleJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics2025
Salivary analysis in adults with and without root caries in South coastal population of India - A cross-sectional analytical study.
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- Modulation of dental caries-associated oxidative stress by different restorative materials: A salivary malondialdehyde-basedJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2026Article
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Objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess the salivary flow rate, pH, buffering capacity, and glycoproteins levels in root caries-active and root caries (RC)-free subjects. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Outpatient Department of A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences with a sample size of 94 subjects. After screening of the subjects, the salivary samples were collected from 47 RC-active and 47 RC-free subjects for analysis. The following parameters were assessed - salivary flow rate, pH, buffer capacity, levels of salivary amylase, mucin, albumin, globulin, and total salivary protein. Results: Age was significantly higher in the RC group compared to the non-RC group ( Conclusion: The study demonstrated reduced salivary flow and buffer capacity, along with lower albumin levels and higher mucin-1 concentrations in individuals with RC. The salivary analysis provides a noninvasive and effective approach to assess RC risk. Incorporating salivary diagnostics into routine dental check-ups, particularly for older patients, can help in tailoring preventive care and treatment plans.
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