Introduction: The present study was undertaken to assess the caries activity by comparing the pH, buffering capacity, calcium, phosphorous, amylase along with the association of mutans in saliva for caries-free and caries-active children and to find out the interrelationship amongst the two groups.
Methodology: The study sample of 80 children, aged between 4 and 8 years were included in the study. Caries status of each child was recorded using DMFS. They were divided into two groups: (i) caries-free group (40) and (ii) caries-active group (40). After collecting the salivary samples, mutans were determined using Saliva-Check mutans kit and buffering capacity by Saliva-Check Buffer kit. The remaining samples were sent to laboratory for analyzing pH by electrode pH meter, calcium by OCPC(o-cresolphthalein complexone) photometric method, phosphorous by phosphomolybdate/UV method, amylase by CNP-G3(2chloro-4-nitrophenyl-alpha-maltotrioside) method using semi-autoanalyzer.
Results: The results obtained were tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis. The pH, buffering capacity, calcium and phosphorous level were found to be increased with the decrease in the caries activity of the children whereas amylase activity was increased with the increase in caries activity. It was observed that 77.5% children were tested positive and 22.5% were tested negative for mutans in caries-active group whereas 100% children were tested negative for mutans in caries-free group.
Conclusion: The physicochemical properties of saliva, such as pH, buffering capacity, calcium, phosphorous, amylase and Streptococcus mutans has a definite relationship with caries activity.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4523584 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobcr.2015.05.001 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Layer-by-layer coated probiotics with tannic acid-Ca and casein phosphopeptide complexes for caries prevention and enamel remineralization.
iScience
January 2025
Department of Orthodontics, Tianjin Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology & Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral Soft and Hard Tissues Restoration and Regeneration, No.12 Qixiangtai Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300070, P.R. China.
Dental caries is a common disease resulting from tooth demineralization caused by bacterial plaque. Probiotics have shown great potential against caries by regulating the balance of oral flora. However, obstacles such as poor colonization and lysozyme sensitivity in oral cavity hinder their further application.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImpact of crack cocaine on salivary nucleic acids, enzymes, esters, and lipids: A fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy study.
Heliyon
January 2025
Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp), Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, Câmpus de São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil.
Objective: This study aims to analyze saliva composition in crack users using vibrational spectroscopy.
Material And Methods: A total of 90 participants were meticulously selected and divided into three groups, each comprising 30 individuals. All participants met the criterion of having no observable clinical changes in the oral mucosa.
Antimicrobial Efficacy of L. Extracts for Dental Caries: Green Extraction Techniques and Bioactive Compounds.
Food Sci Nutr
January 2025
Department of Food Science and Technology, Laser and Biophotonics in Biotechnologies Research Center, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch Islamic Azad University Semnan Iran.
Dental caries is a highly prevalent chronic condition globally. In recent years, scientists have turned to natural compounds such as plant extracts as an alternative to address concerns related to biofilm-mediated disease transmission, increasing bacterial resistance, and the adverse impacts of antibiotics. Consequently, this study investigated the antimicrobial properties of ethanolic, hydroethanolic, and aqueous extracts of L.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDental Caries and Smoking Behaviors Among High School Students in Madinah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Cureus
January 2025
Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Madinah, SAU.
Background: Adolescence is critical for developing lifelong health habits, including oral hygiene. While the effects of smoking on oral health are well-documented in adults, research focusing on adolescents remains limited.
Objective: This paper aims to investigate the prevalence of smoking and its relationship with oral health outcomes, socioeconomic variables, and oral hygiene practices among high school students in Madinah.
Formulation of different concentrations of nanosilver fluoride incorporated dentifrices, evaluation of its cytotoxicity and antimicrobial effect on Streptococcus mutans.
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
October 2024
Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Santosh Deemed to be University, Santosh Dental College and Hospital, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effectiveness and safety of dentifrices containing Nano silver fluoride (NSF) against the bacteria Streptococcus mutans, which causes tooth decay.
- Researchers synthesized NSF particles and created dentifrices with varying concentrations of NSF, assessing their antimicrobial properties using an agar diffusion method and cytotoxicity on mouse macrophage cells.
- Results showed that NSF dentifrices inhibited bacterial growth effectively while also evaluating their impact on cell viability to ensure safety for use in oral health products.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!