Abstract | OBJECTIVE: STUDY DESIGN: Eighty-two patients undergoing hemodialysis for renal insufficiency were examined; 22 of these patients were randomly selected for salivary tests. Unstimulated whole saliva and stimulated parotid saliva were collected, and flow rate, pH, and buffer capacity were examined. Twenty-two healthy volunteers were included as controls. RESULTS: Uremic odor, dry mouth, and taste change were common symptoms. Petechia and/or ecchymosis and increase of tongue coating were major signs. The flow rates of unstimulated whole and stimulated parotid saliva were decreased in the patient group. The pH and buffer capacity of unstimulated whole saliva were increased in the patient group, but stimulated parotid saliva did not show any significant differences. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | H S Kho, S W Lee, S C Chung, Y K Kim |
Journal | Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics
(Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod)
Vol. 88
Issue 3
Pg. 316-9
(Sep 1999)
ISSN: 1079-2104 [Print] United States |
PMID | 10503861
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Buffers
- Case-Control Studies
- Child
- Dental Care for Chronically Ill
- Humans
- Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
- Kidney Failure, Chronic
(complications, physiopathology, therapy)
- Middle Aged
- Mouth Diseases
(etiology)
- Renal Dialysis
- Saliva
(chemistry, metabolism)
- Secretory Rate
- Taste Disorders
(etiology)
- Uremia
(etiology)
- Xerostomia
(etiology)
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