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The gingivitis iron test.

E Bühler, H R Mühlemann

    Helvetica Odontologica Acta
    |October 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Intensified oral hygiene significantly reduced gingivitis, as measured by the Sulcus Bleeding Index (SBI) and salivary iron levels. This demonstrates the effectiveness of improved oral care in managing gum health.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oral Health
    • Periodontology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Gingivitis is a common inflammatory condition of the gums.
    • Assessing gingivitis severity often involves clinical indices and biochemical markers.
    • Salivary iron levels may correlate with gingival inflammation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of intensified oral hygiene on gingivitis.
    • To assess changes in the Sulcus Bleeding Index (SBI) and salivary iron concentrations.
    • To determine the correlation between SBI and salivary iron levels post-intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • 50 recruits underwent a 10-day period of intensified oral hygiene.
    • Mixed saliva was collected before and after the intervention period.

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  • Gingivitis was assessed using the Sulcus Bleeding Index (SBI).
  • Salivary iron was quantified spectrophotometrically.

    • Main Results:

    • Oral hygiene significantly reduced the mean SBI from 1.1 to 0.6 (P<0.001).
    • Salivary iron levels decreased significantly from 0.6 to 0.3 μg (P<0.001).
    • A significant, though weak, correlation (r=0.51) was found between SBI and salivary iron.

    Conclusions:

    • Intensified oral hygiene effectively reduces clinical signs of gingivitis.
    • Improved oral hygiene leads to a significant decrease in salivary iron concentration.
    • Salivary iron can serve as a potential biomarker for gingivitis, though its correlation with clinical measures is moderate.