Salivary Diagnostics, Current Reality and Future Prospects

Silva, Andréa Cristina Barbosa da; Silva, Diego Romário da; Ferreira, SabrinaAvelar de Macedo; Rodrigues, Allan de Jesus Reis Albuquerque Andeliana David de Sousa; Marinho, Sandra Aparecida

doi:10.5772/59417

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“…An evaluation of total salivary proteins, albumins, and mucins allows for determining the level of enamel protection against cariogenic bacteria [ 4 ]. Furthermore, the measurement of salivary levels of soluble TNF-α and β2-microglobulin was shown to be useful in the assessment of chronic inflammatory disease [ 5 ]. Chronic inflammation in CF is often associated with a negative energy balance and the loss of body cell mass.…”

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Estimation of Proinflammatory Factors in the Saliva of Adult Patients with Cystic Fibrosis and Dental Caries

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Introduction: The available literature lacks data regarding the levels of resistin, lysozyme, lactoferrin, α-amylase activity, pH, and saliva buffer capacity, as well as oral health and hygiene in the group of adult patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). The aim of the research was to assess the selected saliva parameters in patients diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Materials and methods: Examined group was composed of 40 patients diagnosed with CF, while the control group of 40 healthy individuals. Both groups underwent the same scheme of the assessment (DMT index, salivary pH, buffer capacity, analysis of total sialic acid, total protein estimation, lysozyme levels estimation, lactofferin levels measurement, α-amylase activity, estimation of the levels of resistin and TNF-α). Results: In the examined group, there were higher values of decayed teeth as well as values of sialic acid, total protein, lactoferrin, α-amylase, and TNF-α. However, mean lysozyme, and resistin levels, as well as pH and buffer capacity of the saliva, were lower. Conclusions: New diagnostic methods, including the evaluation of selected salivary biochemical parameters, may indicate the existence of factors predisposing to severe tooth decay in the study group. Appropriate preventive treatment to combat dental caries in adult patients with CF will significantly improve their comfort and life expectancy.

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