Comparison of some salivary characteristics between children with and without early childhood caries.

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dc.contributor.authorBagherian, Ali
dc.contributor.authorAsadikaram, Gholamreza
dc.date.accessioned2013-03-26T04:55:57Z
dc.date.available2013-03-26T04:55:57Z
dc.date.issued2012-09
dc.description.abstractBackground and Aim: Early childhood caries (ECC) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases. Saliva as a host factor plays an essential role in maintaining the integrity of oral structures. The aim of the present study was to compare resting salivary pH, buffering capacity, and secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), calcium, and phosphate concentrations between children with and without ECC. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, samples of unstimulated saliva of 90 children (45 in ECC group and 45 in caries-free group) were taken with Scully method. The pH and buffering capacity were determined by pH meter. sIgA, calcium, and phosphate concentrations were quantitated with ELISA, CPC photometric, and phosphomolybdate/UV methods. Results: The mean resting salivary pH was significantly higher among children without ECC and the buffering capacity was significantly better among this group (P = 0.002). The mean sIgA concentration was significantly higher among the ECC group (P = 0.015). There were no statistically significant differences between calcium and phosphate concentrations between the two groups. Conclusion: The higher mean resting salivary pH and better buffering capacity found in children without ECC are probably the contributing factors that protect against caries development; but further studies are needed to understand the effects of saliva and its characteristics and components on ECC.en_US
dc.identifier.citationBagherian Ali, Asadikaram Gholamreza. Comparison of some salivary characteristics between children with and without early childhood caries. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2012 Sept-Oct; 23(5): 628-632.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/145795
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2012;volume=23;issue=5;spage=628;epage=632;aulast=Bagherianen_US
dc.subjectBuffer capacityen_US
dc.subjectcalciumen_US
dc.subjectdental cariesen_US
dc.subjectsalivaen_US
dc.subject.meshBuffers
dc.subject.meshCalcium --analysis
dc.subject.meshChild, Preschool
dc.subject.meshDental Caries --epidemiology
dc.subject.meshEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
dc.subject.meshHumans
dc.subject.meshHydrogen-Ion Concentration
dc.subject.meshImmunoglobulin A, Secretory --analysis
dc.subject.meshPhosphates --analysis
dc.subject.meshSaliva --analysis
dc.subject.meshSaliva --chemistry
dc.subject.meshSaliva --physiology
dc.titleComparison of some salivary characteristics between children with and without early childhood caries.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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