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A review of saliva: normal composition, flow, and function.

S P Humphrey1, R T Williamson

  • 1Department of Oral Health Practice, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, KY 40536-0297, USA. sphrdh@pop.uky.edu

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Saliva is essential for oral health. This review covers normal salivary composition, flow, and function, highlighting its importance for clinicians beyond just addressing salivary hypofunction.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral biology
  • Dental medicine

Background:

  • Saliva is crucial for oral tissue preservation and maintenance.
  • Clinicians often overlook the benefits of normal salivary function until hypofunction occurs.
  • Limited literature focuses on normal salivary flow and function compared to hypofunction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an up-to-date overview of the literature on normal salivary composition, flow, and function.
  • To emphasize the clinical significance of adequate salivary function.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review was conducted.
  • Databases searched included MEDLINE and Healthstar from 1944 to 1999.
  • Articles were selected based on relevance and clinical significance.

Main Results:

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  • Normal salivary composition, flow, and function are fundamental to oral health.
  • Understanding normal salivary parameters is vital for comprehensive dental care.
  • Saliva's role extends beyond preventing xerostomia.

Conclusions:

  • Adequate salivary function is critical for maintaining oral tissues.
  • Clinicians should recognize and value the benefits of normal saliva.
  • Further emphasis on normal salivary function in clinical practice is warranted.