Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Publication Date
6-1-2022
Journal
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The study evaluated use of a multipoint saliva analyzer to assess patient wellness in a contemporary dental practice setting.
STUDY DESIGN: Unstimulated saliva from a diverse 104 patient cohort was analyzed using the SillHa Oral Wellness System. The device measures the following 7 analytes present in the patient's oral rinse: cariogenic bacteria, acidity, buffer capacity, blood, leukocytes, protein, and ammonia. Data obtained were compared with validated clinical assessment data independently provided by credentialed dental professionals.
RESULTS: Measured leukocyte and protein levels were higher in patients with periodontal disease and/or deep gingival pockets. Patients with a history of cancer and/or diabetes presented with higher ammonia and lower leukocyte levels. Acidity levels were higher in patients using multiple xerogenic medications and lower in patients with a history of sleep apnea. Sex differences showed female patients exhibiting higher acidity, lower buffer capacity, and lower ammonia than male patients. Increasing age is associated with elevated buffer capacity.
CONCLUSIONS: Multipoint saliva analyzers such as the one used in this study, along with clinical practice examination and medical history, can provide rapid salivary component analysis that augments treatment planning. A follow-up multisite study would provide the opportunity to test this analyzer in clinical sites with different practice workflows.
Keywords
Ammonia, Bacteria, Female, Humans, Male, Oral Health, Periodontal Diseases, Saliva
DOI
10.1016/j.oooo.2022.02.007
PMID
35393258
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
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Recommended Citation
Adibi, Shawn S; Hanson, Ryan; Fray, David F; Abedi, Tania; Neil, Brianna; Maher, Danielle; Tribble, Gena; Warner, Ben F; and Farach-Carson, Mary C, "Assessment of Oral and Overall Health Parameters Using The Sillha Oral Wellness System" (2022). Faculty, Staff and Student Publications. 29.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/uthdb_docs/29