A study to evaluate the status of vitamin C and iron in saliva and serum of patients with and without periodontal diseases

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Author Details : Shamila Shetty, B. Shravya Kalavant, Mohitha Shetty, Rashmi Shetty

Volume : 1, Issue : 1, Year : 2016

Article Page : 5-9

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Abstract

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate status of vitamin c and iron in saliva and serum in patients with and without periodontal diseases.
Method: A continence quota sample of 75 patients comprising of three groups based on full mouth periodontal examination was taken where group A served as control, group B with gingivitis and group C with periodontitis. Saliva and serum samples were collected from above subjects for lab investigation. Statistical analysis was made to compare the status of vitamin c and iron in saliva and serum sample.
Statstics: ANOVA and Tukey multiple comparisons test.
Results: The concentration of vitamin C and iron in both saliva and serum showed the gradual decline from control to gingivitis to periodontitis serving a potential diagnostic tool.
Conclusion: The study shows that there is strong correlation of vitamin c and iron in saliva and serum in predicting the development of periodontal disease.

 

How to cite : Shetty S, Kalavant B S, Shetty M, Shetty R, A study to evaluate the status of vitamin C and iron in saliva and serum of patients with and without periodontal diseases. Indian J Clin Anat Physiol 2016;1(1):5-9

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