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The origin and variation in number of leukocytes in the human saliva
Author(s) -
Rindom Schiött C.,
Löe Harald
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
journal of periodontal research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.31
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1600-0765
pISSN - 0022-3484
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0765.1970.tb01835.x
Subject(s) - saliva , gingivitis , dentistry , maxilla , medicine , oral cavity , oral hygiene , splints , orthodontics
The purpose of the present study was to determine the number and origin of leukocytes in saliva. Leukocytes were collected from saliva by a modification of the method of Klinkhamer. The‐number of leukocytes was found to vary from person to person, and for a given person during the day. There was also a slight individual variation from day to day. Starting with clean teeth and normal gingiva 18 students ceased all oral hygiene measures for a period of 3 weeks. During this time although gingivitis developed and there was a three‐fold increase of leukocytes, the number of salivary leukocytes did not reflect the gingival condition in a given subject. To prevent emanation of leukocytes through the gingival crevices, acrylic splints which covered the teeth and 5 mm of the marginal gingiva of the maxilla and mandible were made for 7 persons. The number of leukocytes accumulating under the splints indicated that the majority of salivary leukocytes enter the oral cavity via the crevices.