Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess the severity of adverse effects of tobacco consumption using the saliva flow rate (SFR).
Methodology: A total of 120 patients participated in this study and were divided in three groups; [tobacco chewers, group A; smokers, group B and non-tobacco consumers, group C]. A questionnaire was developed to collect demographic and habitual information of subjects. The salivary flow rate (SFR) was recorded by asking patient to spit in a graduated container at each minute for 5 minutes. Mean SFR was calculated.
Results: Results showed that there is no effect of tobacco consumption on resting mouth salivary flow rate.
Conclusion: It can be concluded that the mean resting mouth SFR does not get affected by consumption of tobacco.
Keywords: Dry mouth, Oral health, Xerostomia, Saliva flow rate.
Title: SALIVARY FLOW RATE AND TOBACCO CONSUMPTION – DO THEY CORRELATE?
Author: Dr. Kanupriya Gupta, Dr. Jatin Gupta
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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