Publications by authors named "Luiza A S Montenegro"
Biochemical and microbiological analysis of the saliva of institutionalized elderly: With edentulism, use of dentures and presence of biofilm.
Luiza A S Montenegro Ilky-Pollansky Silva E Farias Elza-Cristina-Farias de Araújo Jannerson-César-Xavier de Pontes Maria-Letícia-Barbosa Raymundo
J Clin Exp Dent
July 2020
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the saliva of elderly individuals in long-term care facilities to understand how factors like tooth loss and denture use affect biochemical and microbiological properties.
- Researchers collected saliva samples from 161 participants and conducted oral examinations to assess the presence of biofilm, missing teeth, and denture use.
- Findings indicated that edentulism and denture use did not significantly affect saliva's protein levels or microorganism counts, but the presence of biofilm on dentures was linked to specific bacteria in the saliva.