Assessing caries, dental plaque and salivary flow in asthmatic adolescents using inhaled corticosteroids
Allergol. immunopatol
; 40(4): 220-224, jul.-ago. 2012. tab
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em Inglês
| IBECS
| ID: ibc-101274
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Localização: BNCS
ABSTRACT
Background:
A number of studies have reported that inhaled corticosteroids may cause a greater incidence of caries, reduced salivary flow, changes in saliva composition and an increased frequency of dental plaque, probably through alterations in the oral microbiota. The objective was to compare the frequency of caries, dental plaque and non-stimulated salivary flow rate among asthmatic adolescents using inhaled corticosteroids and non-asthmatic adolescents, as well as the salivary biochemical parameters (pH and leucocytes) in both groups.Methods:
This research has a descriptive cross-sectional design to compare dental health of 40asthmatics on inhaled corticosteroids and 40 non-asthmatic adolescents (median age 13 years).Results:
The findings were a higher number of tooth surfaces affected by dental caries (median4 versus 1.5), and more dental plaques (median 70.5 versus 60.7) among asthmatic adolescents. They also had a significantly higher frequency of salivary leucocytes. The non-stimulated salivary flow was similar in both groups.Conclusions:
The results suggest an association between the use of inhaled corticosteroids and an increased risk of dental caries and bacterial plaque, which calls for special attention of these patients by doctors and dental health professionals(AU)
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Espanha
Base de dados:
IBECS
Assunto principal:
Asma
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Corticosteroides
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Cárie Dentária
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Placa Dentária
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Fatores de risco
Limite:
Adolescente
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Allergol. immunopatol
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Faculty of Sciences and Technology in Salvador/Brazil
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Federal University of Pernambuco/Brazil