Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Salivary Glands and Saliva01:23

Salivary Glands and Saliva

The salivary glands, of which there are three pairs known as the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands, play a crucial role in maintaining oral health and initiating the digestive process. Positioned near the ears, beneath the masseter muscle, the parotid glands secrete saliva into the oral cavity through the parotid duct of Stensen. Meanwhile, the submandibular glands, located on the floor of the mouth, secrete saliva through channels named submandibular ducts. The sublingual glands,...
Serum Laboratory Studies, Stool Test, Breath Test01:30

Serum Laboratory Studies, Stool Test, Breath Test

Gastrointestinal (GI) diagnostic studies are pivotal in confirming, ruling out, diagnosing, or staging various diseases, including cancers. Following diagnosis, allocating time for discussions with the patient and providing informational resources is crucial. Diagnostic assessments of the GI tract often occur in outpatient settings like endoscopy suites or GI labs. Preparation for these tests may include dietary restrictions, fasting, liquid bowel preparations, laxatives, enemas, and the...
Assessment of the Mouth01:26

Assessment of the Mouth

A thorough mouth assessment, including inspection and palpation of the lips, gums, tongue, tonsils, uvula, and pharynx, is crucial in detecting potential health issues. Diseases ranging from oral cancer to systemic conditions like diabetes could be identified early through careful oral examination. This article provides a detailed guide on conducting a comprehensive mouth assessment.
Mouth Inspection
The inspection begins with visually examining the mouth for symmetry, color, and size.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Liposomal iron bisglycinate hydrochloride, but not free iron bisglycinate, enhances serum iron restoration in a mouse model of inflammation-induced anemia: a preliminary study.

Journal of liposome research·2026
Same author

Corrigendum to "Oxidative stress, metalloproteinase and LDH in children with intractable and non-intractable epilepsy as reflected in salivary analysis" [Epilepsy Res. 108 (1) (2014) 117-124].

Epilepsy research·2025
Same author

Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint-a case report and review of the literature.

Frontiers in oral health·2025
Same author

Novel TSPO Ligand 2-Cl-MGV-1 Can Counteract Lipopolysaccharide Induced Inflammatory Response in Murine RAW264.7 Macrophage Cell Line and Lung Models.

Cells·2024
Same author

A Potential Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Agent Selectively Suppresses High-Grade Glioma: <i>In Vitro</i> and <i>in Vivo</i> Exploration.

Molecular pharmaceutics·2023
Same author

The Effect of the Classical TSPO Ligand PK 11195 on In Vitro Cobalt Chloride Model of Hypoxia-like Condition in Lung and Brain Cell Lines.

Biomolecules·2022

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 7, 2026

Developing a Salivary Antibody Multiplex Immunoassay to Measure Human Exposure to Environmental Pathogens
09:08

Developing a Salivary Antibody Multiplex Immunoassay to Measure Human Exposure to Environmental Pathogens

Published on: September 12, 2016

Salivary biomarker analysis complementing regular clinical examination.

Eran Front1, Zvi Laster, Rim Unis

  • 1Unit of Periodontology, Baruch Padeh Medical Center, Poriya, Tiberias, Israel.

Biomarkers in Medicine
|September 19, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Saliva analysis can help diagnose periodontitis and monitor treatment success. Seven salivary biomarkers were identified as sensitive indicators of active periodontal disease and treatment response.

More Related Videos

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Salivary Glands for Sjogren's Syndrome: Diagnostic and Monitoring Insights
07:25

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Salivary Glands for Sjogren's Syndrome: Diagnostic and Monitoring Insights

Published on: October 13, 2023

Sampling Human Indigenous Saliva Peptidome Using a Lollipop-Like Ultrafiltration Probe: Simplify and Enhance Peptide Detection for Clinical Mass Spectrometry
08:37

Sampling Human Indigenous Saliva Peptidome Using a Lollipop-Like Ultrafiltration Probe: Simplify and Enhance Peptide Detection for Clinical Mass Spectrometry

Published on: August 7, 2012

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 7, 2026

Developing a Salivary Antibody Multiplex Immunoassay to Measure Human Exposure to Environmental Pathogens
09:08

Developing a Salivary Antibody Multiplex Immunoassay to Measure Human Exposure to Environmental Pathogens

Published on: September 12, 2016

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Salivary Glands for Sjogren's Syndrome: Diagnostic and Monitoring Insights
07:25

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Salivary Glands for Sjogren's Syndrome: Diagnostic and Monitoring Insights

Published on: October 13, 2023

Sampling Human Indigenous Saliva Peptidome Using a Lollipop-Like Ultrafiltration Probe: Simplify and Enhance Peptide Detection for Clinical Mass Spectrometry
08:37

Sampling Human Indigenous Saliva Peptidome Using a Lollipop-Like Ultrafiltration Probe: Simplify and Enhance Peptide Detection for Clinical Mass Spectrometry

Published on: August 7, 2012

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Oral Medicine
  • Biomarker Discovery

Background:

  • Current diagnostic tools for periodontitis are limited.
  • There is a need for sensitive and specific salivary biomarkers for periodontitis diagnosis and severity assessment.
  • Understanding salivary changes during periodontal disease and treatment is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify salivary biomarkers for diagnosing periodontitis.
  • To evaluate salivary markers for assessing disease severity and prognosis.
  • To investigate salivary markers indicative of successful periodontal treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Saliva samples were collected from periodontitis patients during active disease and after successful treatment.
  • Analysis included electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphate, magnesium), total protein, albumin (Alb), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), amylase, interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1α), uric acid, and carbonyls.

Main Results:

  • Seven of the analyzed salivary parameters showed significant alterations in active periodontitis.
  • These seven parameters demonstrated potential as biomarkers for active periodontal disease.
  • Changes in salivary composition correlated with disease status and treatment outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Salivary composition effectively reflects the severity of periodontal disease.
  • Saliva monitoring can be a valuable tool for assessing periodontal disease status.
  • The study highlights the efficacy of saliva analysis in patient care and treatment monitoring.