Salivary composition and calculus formation in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
J Periodontol
; 51(6): 336-8, 1980 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-6930471
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this report is to provide further information regarding oral changes in patients with chronic renal disease who are undergoing hemodialysis. Quantitative changes in salivary flow rate and alterations in the composition of stimulated and unstimulated sliva were studied along with the rate of formation of supragingival calculus. Results revealed a lower salivary flow rate and increased salivary urea concentration in the dialysis group. Dialysis patients also formed more heavy calculus.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Saliva
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Dental Calculus
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Renal Dialysis
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Periodontol
Year:
1980
Type:
Article