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Salivary parameters and oral health in the Moebius syndrome
Author(s) -
Martins Mussi Maria Carolina,
Moffa Eduardo,
Castro Talita,
Lira Ortega Adriana,
Freitas Gabrielle,
Braga Mariana,
Siqueira Walter L.,
Cury Gallottini Marina Helena
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/scd.12175
Subject(s) - medicine , oral health , dermatology , dentistry
Purpose To evaluate salivary characteristics, such as flow rate, buffering capacity and amylase activity, and associate these parameters with oral health in individuals with Moebius syndrome (MS) and controls. Methods The researchers assessed caries (ICDAS), periodontal disease (PSR), and plaque (Silness Löe) indexes in both groups. Unstimulated, stimulated, and bilateral parotid saliva were also collected. The salivary flow (milliliters/minute) and α‐amylase activity were measured in all samples. The α‐amylase activity was determined by maltose production. The buffering capacity was measured in stimulated saliva by titration of 0.01N HCl. Results The occurrence of carious lesions, related to cut‐off 2, as well as the occurrence of periodontal disease, was significantly higher ( p > 0.05) in participants with MS when compared to the control group. Also, MS individuals presented decreased salivary flow, decreased buffering capacity, and amylase activity. Conclusions MS individuals present salivary alterations, which can be related to higher risk for caries.