Open AccessAn insight into the science behind saliva and its crucial role in oral health
Author(s) -
Mary V Gibi,
Rohit Raghavan,
P A Shajahan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the journal of dental panacea
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2348-8727
DOI - 10.18231/j.jdp.2021.013
Subject(s) - saliva , oral cavity , oral health , extracellular , salivary gland , medicine , dentistry , chemistry , biochemistry
Saliva, a clear, tasteless, odourless, slightly acidic viscous extracellular fluid produced and secreted by salivary glands makes the oral cavity moist ; and has very important role is maintaining the well being of the mouth. Knowledge of the salivary system and saliva is essential for evaluating prosthodontic problems and for educating patients.