Study on the Correlation between Salivary pH and the Use of Mouthrinses in Young Adults

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to assess the correlation between salivary (flow rate, pH) and clinical (GI, PI) parameters and the use of two common mouthrinses in young adults. A total of ninety subjects were randomly assigned to three groups, i.e. group A -Listerine�, group B -0.05% sodium fluoride, and group C -distilled water. After 6 weeks of using the corresponding mouthrinses twice a day, the results showed that Listerine� produced the highest increase of the salivary pH (7.58�0.043) and flow rate (0.82�0.280) and the highest decrease of the GI (0.79�0.177) and PI (1.30�0.375). Significant correlations (p[0.05) were found between the use of mouthrinses and the salivary and clinical parameters examined.

Salivary PH Changes after Using Fluoridated Mouth Rinse and Miswak in High Caries Risk Patients.

“…Keeping the oral pH in its normal range ensures suitable oral ecosystem for prevent de-mineralization and enhancing re-mineralization. (12,13) According to the results we can notice that there is an increase in the pH level of the saliva (in comparison to the base line) for all groups either for Miswak and fluoride mouthwash. Although there was not a statistically significant difference between both groups.…”

“…Since they are affected by the body posture, head position as well as some drugs. (12,13) Patients represented to the dental out clinic 2 hours after the main meal. The ideal position for collecting saliva samples was a comfortable upright sitting position with head slightly leaning forward.…”