Estimation of Levels of Salivary Mucin, Amylase and Total Protein in Gingivitis and Chronic Periodontitis Patients

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Abstract

Salivary mucin, amylase and total protein may serve as an important biochemical parameter of inflammation of the periodontium. Also, it can be hypothesized that various enzyme inhibitors might be useful as a part of host modulation therapy in the treatment of periodontal diseases.

Topics & Keywords

Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments Dental Radiography and Imaging

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH

Volume 8, Issue 10, pp. ZC56-60

DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2014/8239.5042

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