Impact of Periodontal Therapy on Salivary Flow Rate, Enzymatic Activity and Protein Concentration.

Autor: Kalburgi, Nagaraj B., Koregol, Arati C., Muley, Akshay
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Stomatology; 2013, Vol. 4 Issue 4, p125-129, 5p
Abstrakt: Aim: Saliva is a vital component with different biologic roles in digestion, host defense and lubrication. Amylase and protein are potential factor in streptococcal adhesion to teeth and in plaque formation. Scanty evidence exists for changes in the protein composition, salivary flow rate and amylase activity of whole saliva from chronic periodontitis patients. The aim of the study was to compare differences in the salivary flow rate, amylase activity and protein concentration of whole saliva, from patients with chronic periodontitis before and after periodontal therapy. Material and methods: The study included a total 60 subjects divided into 30 periodontally healthy (Group I), 30 chronic periodontitis (Group II) and 3 0 (Group III) previously diagnosed chronic periodontitis patients (in Group II) and treated with scaling and root planning (SRP). Clinical parameters included Gingival Index (GI), probing depth (PD) and bone loss. Salivary amylase and total protein were analyzed spectrophotometrically Results: Flow rate was significantly low in Group II than Group I which improved after periodontal therapy. Protein concentration and amylase activity was significantly higher in Group II than Group I and showed improvement after periodontal therapy. Conclusion: Study indicates increase in concentrations of proteins, amylase in periodontitis, which increases protective potential of saliva. As inflammation reduces after treatment salivary parameters tend towards normal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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