Abstract
Background: Calcium (Ca) mineral is the fifth most abundant and essential element present in the bones and teeth, offering
a structural function. It is vital for proper development and maintenance of calcified oral tissues. The deficiency of serum
calcium is a risk factor periodontal disease and salivary calcium, due to its affinity to be readily taken up by plaque, is an important factor not only with regard to the onset of periodontitis but also significantly with regard to dental health. Therefore, the present study was conducted to estimate and compare the serum and salivary calcium levels in healthy subjects and periodontitis patients.
Aim: The aim of this study is to estimate and compare serum and salivary calcium levels in healthy subjects and patients with periodontitis.
Material and methods: The study group comprises individuals attending to the outpatient Department of Periodontics, Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery. The study population consists of 30 subjects, divided into group A (aggressive periodontitis), group B (chronic periodontitis) and group C (healthy subjects). Serum and salivary calcium levels are detected for each patient by absorption spectroscopy.
Results: Results obtained showed a statistically significant increase in the levels of serum and salivary calcium in periodontitis patients in comparison to healthy group.
Conclusion: Based on these results, it can be assumed that there exists a clear and a significant association between high serum and salivary calcium levels and periodontitis.
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