Open AccessEstimation of salivary nitric oxide levels in children with congenital heart diseases
Author(s) -
Sakshi Garg,
Nilima Thosar,
Sudhindra Baliga,
Poonam Bhatiya
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
indian journal of dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0975-962X
DOI - 10.4103/0975-962x.155881
Subject(s) - saliva , medicine , biomarker , nitric oxide , oral health , dentistry , prospective cohort study , pediatrics , biochemistry , chemistry
Oral health problems, especially dental caries are known to be common in children with severe heart disease, especially at early ages. The role of nitric oxide (NO) in protection against oral diseases owing to its strong antimicrobial action has been a topic of interest.