Cariogenic Activity in Saliva of Korean Head and Neck Cancer Patients
International Journal of Oral Biology
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: 57-63, 2014.
Article
Dans Anglais
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-190847
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is to evaluate salivary flow rate, salivary pH, and cariogenic activity using unstimulated saliva of the head and neck cancer patients. Twenty three cancer patients (19 males, 4 females) who had undergone chemotherapy and radiation therapy and twenty four healthy volunteers (14 males, 10 females) as a control were included. Salivary flow rate, salivary pH, and cariogenic activity using unstimulated saliva were examined. Compared to saliva of the control group, salivary flow rate (p<0.001) and salivary pH (p<0.001) were significantly lower in head and neck cancer patients. The colony counts of Lactobacilli was higher in head and neck cancer patients (p<0.05) than in control group. These salivary factors and cariogenic activity can increase the prevalence of dental caries in head and neck cancer patients.
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Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Salive
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Prévalence
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Caries dentaires
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Traitement médicamenteux
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Volontaires sains
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Tumeurs de la tête et du cou
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Concentration en ions d'hydrogène
Type d'étude:
Étude de prévalence
Limites du sujet:
Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
International Journal of Oral Biology
Année:
2014
Type:
Article
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