Novel impacts of saliva with regard to oral health
| Autor: | Hitoshi Uchida, Catherine E. Ovitt |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Saliva
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Physiology Oral Health Oral health Oral cavity Biological fluid Article 03 medical and health sciences fluids and secretions 0302 clinical medicine Tooth mineralization stomatognathic system Medicine Humans Mouth business.industry SARS-CoV-2 Dental health COVID-19 030206 dentistry stomatognathic diseases Saliva composition Oral Surgery business |
| Zdroj: | J Prosthet Dent |
| Popis: | The maintenance of balanced oral homeostasis depends on saliva. A readily available and molecularly rich source of biological fluid, saliva fulfills many functions in the oral cavity, including lubrication, pH buffering, and tooth mineralization. Saliva composition and flow can be modulated by different factors, including circadian rhythm, diet, age, drugs, and disease. Recent events have revealed that saliva plays a central role in the dissemination and detection of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. A working knowledge of saliva function and physiology is essential for dental health professionals. |
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