Ashish Loomba

Publications
  • Research Article
    Quantitative Determination of Inorganic Constituents in Saliva and their Relationship with Dental Caries Experience in Children
    Author(s): S G Damle *,Vidya I,Renu Yadav,Hiteshwar Bhattal,Ashish Loomba S G Damle *,Vidya I,Renu Yadav,Hiteshwar Bhattal,Ashish Loomba

    Background: Saliva is one of the most important factor in regulating oral health, with flow rate and composition changing throughout development and during disease. Saliva can affect incidence of dental caries in four general ways, firstly as a mechanical cleansing, secondly by reducing enamel solubility by means of calcium, phosphate and fluoride, thirdly by buffering and neutralizing the acids produced by cariogenic organisms and finally by anti-bacterial activity. Thus, the present study aimed to assess the levels of salivary immunoglobulin A (IgA), immunoglobulin G (IgG), proteins, calcium, inorganic phosphorous and alkaline phosphatase levels in caries free and caries active children. Material and methods: Forty school children in the age group of 12-15 years with full .. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000131

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