Gingival Wetness and Gingival Crevicular Fluid Volume in Patients With Dry Mouth

Hacettepe University28 enrolled

Overview

The investigators questioned whether patients with dry mouth complaints display any reduction in residual saliva coating the gingiva and other selected mucosal surfaces. We further intended to test the hypothesis that Gingival Crevicular Fluid volume in patients with dry mouth could be different from that of control subjects. Correlations between gingival/mucosal wetness; and unstimulated whole salivary flow rate or minor salivary gland secretion rates and the correlations between clinical periodontal status and salivary measures were also attempted.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Xerostomia Sjogren's Syndrome

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 46 YearsMax age: 56 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * For test group dry mouth complaints and with a diagnosis ofSjogren's Syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * Other medical problems that effect salivary glands

Locations (1)

Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University,

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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