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Saliva: its secretion, composition and functions.

W M Edgar1

  • 1Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Liverpool.

British Dental Journal
|April 25, 1992
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Saliva, essential for dental health, comprises secretions from salivary glands and gingival crevicular fluid. Understanding its physiology and composition is key to managing salivary gland dysfunction and maintaining oral health.

Area of Science:

  • Oral biology
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Oral fluid, or whole saliva, is composed of secretions from major and minor salivary glands and gingival crevicular fluid.
  • Saliva is critical for maintaining the chemical environment of teeth and oral soft tissues.
  • Loss of salivary gland function leads to significant oral health issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the physiology of saliva secretion.
  • To explain the reflex control of whole saliva flow rate.
  • To detail the composition and functions of saliva's components.

Main Methods:

  • Review of physiological processes involved in saliva production.
  • Analysis of factors influencing salivary composition.
  • Discussion of the roles of organic and inorganic salivary components.

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Main Results:

  • Saliva's composition is influenced by various factors.
  • Both organic and inorganic components of saliva serve vital functions.
  • Salivary gland dysfunction has considerable clinical implications.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of saliva's physiology, composition, and function is essential for dental health.
  • Knowledge of salivary gland dysfunction is crucial for clinical management.