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Sialochemistry: a diagnostic tool?

A Aguirre1, L A Testa-Weintraub, J A Banderas

  • 1Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York, Buffalo 14214.

Critical Reviews in Oral Biology and Medicine : an Official Publication of the American Association of Oral Biologists
|January 1, 1993
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Human saliva composition varies greatly, limiting its use for diagnosing common oral diseases like caries. Longitudinal studies of salivary chemistry are recommended for better insights into these conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Oral Biology
  • Forensic Science

Background:

  • Saliva is a valuable tool in forensics, disease diagnosis, and drug monitoring.
  • Advancements in immunochemical assays have expanded our understanding of salivary composition.
  • Establishing normal salivary values was an initial step towards using saliva diagnostically for oral health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the diagnostic potential of saliva in oral health.
  • To investigate the reasons behind the variability in salivary composition.
  • To propose alternative study designs for understanding chronic oral diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing cross-sectional studies on salivary composition.
  • Analysis of the functional versatility of salivary molecules.

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  • Consideration of antimicrobial properties of various salivary components.

    • Main Results:

    • Wide individual variations in salivary composition of healthy individuals were observed.
    • Saliva's diagnostic utility for common chronic oral diseases (caries, periodontal disease) is currently limited.
    • Functional redundancy exists among salivary molecules, particularly antimicrobials.

    Conclusions:

    • Cross-sectional studies are insufficient for diagnosing common oral diseases using saliva.
    • The functional versatility of salivary components, like amylase and histatins, influences antimicrobial activity.
    • Longitudinal sialochemical studies are suggested for better insights into caries and periodontal disease.