Influence of Salivary pH and Urea Level on Calculus Formation - A Clinical Study

Authors

  • Dr Arpita Ramisetti
  • Dr. Ramesh Babu
  • Dr Kalpana Kotha

Keywords:

Salivary pH, Urea, Calculus.

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the influence of salivary pH and urea level on calculus formation in heavy and mild calculus formers

Materials and methods: pH of saliva was recorded, and urea level of unstimulated whole saliva was estimated, Calculus and plaque scores were recorded.

Results: Statistically significant correlation was evident between salivary urea concentrations and the corresponding pH values in heavy calculus formers, but not in mild calculus formers

Conclusion: Salivary urea has a major influence on calculus formation where as the influence of salivary pH was insignificant.

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Published

01-01-2014

How to Cite

Ramisetti, D. A., Babu, D. R., & Kotha, D. K. (2014). Influence of Salivary pH and Urea Level on Calculus Formation - A Clinical Study. Caribbean Journal of Sciences and Technology, 2(01), 503–508. Retrieved from https://caribjscitech.com/index.php/cjst/article/view/85

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Research Article