SALIVARY PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND BIOELEMENTAL PROFILES IN CHILDREN WITH EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES
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Djalilova Fariza Rasuljanovna
Organization: Tashkent State Medical University Department: Propaedeutic of Orthopedic Dentistry
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- Saliva, bioelements, early childhood caries, salivary pH, calcium, fluoride.
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Background. Saliva plays a key role in maintaining oral homeostasis and protecting dental hard tissues. Alterations in its physicochemical properties and bioelemental composition may increase susceptibility to early childhood caries (ECC). Objective. To investigate salivary physicochemical characteristics and bioelemental profiles in children with ECC and to assess their association with caries severity and feeding practices.
Materials and Methods. A total of 173 children aged 6 months to 6 years with ECC were enrolled. Salivary flow rate, viscosity, density, pH, water content, and dry residue were assessed. Concentrations of calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, and fluoride were determined. Participants were stratified by age and feeding type. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software (p<0.05).
Results. Children with ECC, particularly those artificially fed, demonstrated reduced salivary pH, increased viscosity, and significantly lower concentrations of calcium, phosphorus, and fluoride. These changes correlated with higher dmft values and caries prevalence. - References
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