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COMPLEX STUDY OF MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF RADON IN MINERAL WATER OF TSKALTUBO AND ORAL CAVITY MINERALIZATION RECOVERY
M Nikolaishvili1, S Omiadze1, T Shishniashvili1
1I. Beritashvili Center of Experimental Biomedicine; Salome Omiadze Dental Clinic; Tbilisi State Medical University; I. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University; Georgian State Teaching University of Physical Education and Sport, Georgia.
Tskhaltubo mineral water, rich in radon, helps maintain oral health by regulating inflammatory processes and preserving mineral metabolism. Its use in inhalations and rinses shows promise for treating early-stage periodontitis.
Area of Science:
- Oral health
- Mineral metabolism
- Radon therapy
Background:
- Hydroxyapatite supersaturation is crucial for maintaining oral cavity homeostasis.
- Saliva plays a key role in preserving tooth tissue homeostasis.
- Tskhaltubo mineral water's properties are investigated for their therapeutic potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the mechanism of radon hormesis.
- To determine the effects of radon hormesis on oral cavity mineral metabolism homeostasis.
- To evaluate Tskhaltubo mineral water for treating periodontitis.
Main Methods:
- Study involved 150 volunteers (120 with periodontitis, 30 healthy controls).
- Participants used Tskhaltubo mineral water for inhalations and rinses.
- Observed effects on inflammatory processes and mineral metabolism.
Main Results:
- Tskhaltubo mineral water inhalations and rinses reduced and eliminated oral inflammatory processes.
- Radon's alpha radiation in Tskhaltubo water aids in regulating inflammation.
- The mineral water demonstrated effectiveness in treating initial-stage periodontitis.
Conclusions:
- Tskhaltubo mineral water, particularly its radon content, is beneficial for oral health.
- Radon hormesis plays a role in preserving mineral metabolism homeostasis.
- This mineral water is a valuable component in the early treatment of periodontitis.
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