Utilization of a biochemical kit for detection of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the saliva of periodontal disease individuals
Journal Title: RSBO - Year 2011, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Periodontal disease (PD) is a chronic inflammatory process that occurs in response to infection from bacteria in dental plaque. PD affects and destroys the periodontal tissues causing teeth loss.It is also associated to systemic diseases. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein produced by the liver and released into the blood during the acute phase of inflammation. Therefore, CRP is very used as a marker for inflammation process.Studies on the presence of CRP in the saliva of the subjects with PD do not exist. Objective: The aim of this study was to test a biochemical kit for CRP detection in blood plasma to monitor CRP in saliva of PD subjects. Material and methods: Saliva was collected from 40 individuals, both sexes, from 20-45 years-old, divided into two groups: Test Group – PD subjects (TG; n = 20) and Control Group (CG n = 20), without PD. The following salivary parameters were analysed: buffer capacity (BC), salivary flow (SF), pH, urea, total proteins, and CRP. Results: pH, SF and BC values were considered normal in both groups. The urea concentration was higher in TG (27.4 mg/dl ± 10.03) than CG (22.9 mg/dl ± 8.3). However, the concentration of total proteins was higher in CG (201.2 ± 100 mg/dl) than TG (155.0 ± 95 mg/dl). CRP was detected in 11 PD subjects and in eight subjects without PD. Conclusion: There were no significant differences between the two groups in relation to SF, pH and BC. However, in PD subjects’ saliva, urea values increased and total proteins decreased. The biochemical kit detected CRP in subjects’ saliva of both groups.
Authors and Affiliations
Anaila Baroni, Juliana Marchioro , Maria Torres, Paulo Tomazinho, João Brancher
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP113727
- DOI -
- Views 176
- Downloads 0
Comparative analysis between findings of magnetic resonance spectroscopy of the masseter muscle in patients with and without temporomandibular disorder: part III
Objective: To evaluate the possible modifications of the masseter muscle regarding the metabolites – creatine, choline and lipid – in patients with and without temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) trough magnetic reso...
Comparison between electronic and radiographic method for the determination of root canal length in primary teeth
Introduction: There are few researches in literature that mention the use of the apex locator in deciduous teeth and working length is obtained through radiographies. Objective: The purpose of this research was to compar...
Bond strength of resin cements to leucitereinforced ceramics
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength (SBS) of two resin cements to four leucite-reinforced ceramics. Material and methods: Forty ceramic blocks (4 mm wide, 14 mm length and 2 mm...
Knowledge of dentistry’s professionals on domestic violence
Introduction and objective: To evaluate the knowledge of dentists graduated from the School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (FORP-USP) between 1998 and 2009 about domestic violence against childre...
Bond resistência de sistemas adesivos autocondicionantes à dentina profunda
Introdução e objecttiivee: Os sistemas adesivos autocondicionantes foram amplamente utilizado pelos dentistas e pesquisadores nos procedimentos de restaurações dentárias adesivas. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a r...