Salivary parameters and oral health in the Moebius syndrome.
Spec Care Dentist
; 36(5): 265-70, 2016 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To evaluate salivary characteristics, such as flow rate, buffering capacity and amylase activity, and associate these parameters with oral health in individuals with Moebius syndrome (MS) and controls.METHODS:
The researchers assessed caries (ICDAS), periodontal disease (PSR), and plaque (Silness Löe) indexes in both groups. Unstimulated, stimulated, and bilateral parotid saliva were also collected. The salivary flow (milliliters/minute) and α-amylase activity were measured in all samples. The α-amylase activity was determined by maltose production. The buffering capacity was measured in stimulated saliva by titration of 0.01N HCl.RESULTS:
The occurrence of carious lesions, related to cut-off 2, as well as the occurrence of periodontal disease, was significantly higher (p > 0.05) in participants with MS when compared to the control group. Also, MS individuals presented decreased salivary flow, decreased buffering capacity, and amylase activity.CONCLUSIONS:
MS individuals present salivary alterations, which can be related to higher risk for caries.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Saliva
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Salivação
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Saúde Bucal
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Síndrome de Möbius
Limite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2016
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