Levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in saliva of patients with different periodontal conditions.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels in saliva measured by Reflotron trade mark System of Diagnosis and periodontal condition indicated by Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN).

Material And Methods: Fifteen patients were assigned to one of four groups C0, C1, C3 and C4, based on their largest CPITN code among the examined sites, totaling 60 participants. About 1.