Saliva- A Tool for Diagnosis in Periodontal Disease
Journal Title: Journal of Academy of Dental Education - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory condition involving tooth supporting structures that results in connective tissueloss and progressive bone loss. Careful diagnosis and treatment plan is inevitable for the successful clinical outcome.Investigation of biomarkers specific to certain periodontal disease in saliva gains more clinical interest in the presentera. The gratification towards saliva has been increased over GCF due to its ease and non-invasive methods of collectioncompared to GCF. Saliva contains numerous biomarkers which is an emerging chair side diagnostic tool that will play amajor role for the future investigators. This article aims at reviewing the biomarkers present in the saliva pertaining toparticular periodontal diseases and its activity.
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