Cariogenic Activity in Saliva of Korean Head and Neck Cancer Patients
International Journal of Oral Biology
; : 57-63, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is to evaluate salivary flow rate, salivary pH, and cariogenic activity using unstimulated saliva of the head and neck cancer patients. Twenty three cancer patients (19 males, 4 females) who had undergone chemotherapy and radiation therapy and twenty four healthy volunteers (14 males, 10 females) as a control were included. Salivary flow rate, salivary pH, and cariogenic activity using unstimulated saliva were examined. Compared to saliva of the control group, salivary flow rate (p<0.001) and salivary pH (p<0.001) were significantly lower in head and neck cancer patients. The colony counts of Lactobacilli was higher in head and neck cancer patients (p<0.05) than in control group. These salivary factors and cariogenic activity can increase the prevalence of dental caries in head and neck cancer patients.
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Asunto principal:
Saliva
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Prevalencia
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Caries Dental
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Quimioterapia
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Voluntarios Sanos
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Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello
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Concentración de Iones de Hidrógeno
Tipo de estudio:
Prevalence_studies
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Humans
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Male
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International Journal of Oral Biology
Año:
2014
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Article