Influence of Hypertension on pH of Saliva and Flow Rate in Elder Adults Correlating with Oral Health Status
| Autor: | Talla H, Meesala D, Poosa M, Gopaladas M, Jayanth L, Nimma |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Saliva Gingival and periodontal pocket business.industry anti-hypertensive medication Clinical Biochemistry Bleeding on probing lcsh:R Dentistry lcsh:Medicine 030206 dentistry General Medicine bleeding on probing Oral health Dentistry Section periodontal pocket 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Internal medicine medicine Monitor blood pressure Statistical analysis 030212 general & internal medicine medicine.symptom business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Vol 10, Iss 11, Pp ZC34-ZC36 (2016) |
| Popis: | Introduction: One of the most prevalent systemic conditions seen in the elderly individuals is hypertension, but very sparse knowledge regarding the influence of hypertension on oral health in known. Aim: Therefore, this study was carried out to evaluate the relationship between hypertension and salivary pH, flow rate and its effect on oral health status. Materials and Methods: The study included 40 elderly individuals above 60 years of age, of which 20 individuals (control group) were normotensive without using any medication and 20 individuals (study group) were hypertensive using anti-hypertensive medication. Stimulated and unstimulated saliva samples were collected from all individuals and pH was measured using saliva pH strips, flow rate was measured using calibrated test tubes and was correlated with oral health status. Then the values were sent for statistical analysis where unpaired t-test, chi-square test were used. Results: The results showed that there was no significant association of hypertension with stimulated and unstimulated flow rate, rather there was a significant association of hypertension with stimulated salivary pH i.e., there was a significant decrease in the pH of stimulated saliva. The study also revealed a significant association with presence of bleeding on probing and periodontal pockets in individuals who were hypertensive and using anti-hypertensive medication. Conclusion: Hence, it is a necessity to monitor blood pressure for reconstruction and maintenance of oral health in older adults. More longitudinal studies are to be carried out to explore further relationship between oral health and hypertension in older adults. |
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