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Assessment of salivary α-amylase and flow rate levels and their correlation with gingivitis and severity of chronic periodontitis : Part : 1
Joint Authors
Talib, Haydar J.
Ahmad, Maha A.
Source
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 28, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.115-121, 7 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2016-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : Periodontal diseases are bacterial infections of the gingiva, bone and attachment fibers that support the teeth and hold them in the jaw.
α-amylase is an enzyme, produced mainly by parotid gland and it seems to play a role in maintaining mucosal immunity.
Aims of the study : Determine the salivary levels of α-Amylase and flow rate and their correlations with clinical periodontal parameters(Plaque Index , Gingival Index , Bleeding on Probing , Probing Pocket Depth , and Clinical Attachment Level ) and the correlation between α-Amylase with flow rate of study groups that consist of ( patients had gingivitis and patients had chronic periodontitis with different severities(mild ,moderate ,severe) and control group .
Materials and Methods : Salivary α-Amylase and flow rate levels with clinical periodontal parameters(Plaque Index , Gingival Index , Bleeding on Probing , Probing Pocket Depth , and Clinical Attachment Level ) were measured from 75 males , age ranged (30-45) years old, that divided into study groups(group of 45chronic periodontitis patients with different severities which sub-grouped into (Mild=15, Moderate=15 and Severe=15), group of 15 patients with gingivitis) and control group comprised 15 subjects had clinically healthy periodontium.
Results : The levels of salivary α-amylase in patients had chronic periodontitis were the highest followed by patients had gingivitis .Highly significant differences were demonstrated between each pairs of chronic periodontitis subgroups hence, the highest level at severe chronic periodontitis subgroup patients.
Flow rate decreased in gingivitis group and chronic periodontitis with its different severities.
Highly significant strong positive correlations were found between α-amylase with clinical periodontal parameters at all groups and subgroups.
Conclusions: The findings of the present study suggest that salivary α-Amylase can help to monitor the progression of the periodontal disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Talib, Haydar J.& Ahmad, Maha A.. 2016. Assessment of salivary α-amylase and flow rate levels and their correlation with gingivitis and severity of chronic periodontitis : Part : 1. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 28, no. 4, pp.115-121.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-763015
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Talib, Haydar J.& Ahmad, Maha A.. Assessment of salivary α-amylase and flow rate levels and their correlation with gingivitis and severity of chronic periodontitis : Part : 1. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 28, no. 4 (Dec. 2016), pp.115-121.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-763015
American Medical Association (AMA)
Talib, Haydar J.& Ahmad, Maha A.. Assessment of salivary α-amylase and flow rate levels and their correlation with gingivitis and severity of chronic periodontitis : Part : 1. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2016. Vol. 28, no. 4, pp.115-121.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-763015
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 120-121
Record ID
BIM-763015