USAGE OF SALIVARY TESTS IN THE DENTAL PRACTICE
Abstract:
Introduction: Salivary tests take a major role in carries risk assesment. Salivary analyses are
performed to asses the flow rate, buffering capacity, pH, viscosity and the salivary bacterial level.
Material and method: For a better understanding of the direct working manner with the salivary
samples in the practice we will describe the working method with one of the commercial kits available
on the market, Vivadent Ivoclar: CRT paraffin, CRT buffer, CRT bacteria, referring to a concrete
clinical case. Results: After taking the salivary samples and performing the analysis of the results the
amount of stimulated saliva/min < 0,7 ml; mutans streptococci ≥ 105; lactobacilli ≤ 105 ; medium buffer;
we identified a high risk for the dental carries disease, so we determined an individual prophylactic
treatment plan. Conclusions: Despite their limitation, the salivary analyses can be an important help for
the dentist, to establish clinical dental examination sessions, the necessary type of material and the
procedures to use during the prophylactic therapy and to set a diagnosis. The results can also be used to
promote oral health and motivate the patient.
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