Abstract
Aim: The aim of the study is to compare the salivary Ph, Buffer capacity, calcium, phosphorus and urea levels in clean and unclean mouths of orthodontic patients. Materials and methods: This ex-vivo study was carried out in orthodontic patients. 40 (group 1: clean mouth; group 2: unclean mouth) patients were included in this study. Unstimulated saliva was collected from both groups using a draining method and was subjected to chemical analysis. Results: Intergroup comparison between clean and unclean mouth revealed that Ph, Buffer capacity, Calcium, phosphorus levels reduced significantly in the unclean mouth as compared to clean mouth patients . Urea levels significantly increased in the unclean mouth group. (p<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between males and females in both groups. Conclusion: Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment have altered chemical salivary parameters. Patients having OHI index levels more than 3, i.e. unclean mouth patients have reduced pH, buffer capacity, calcium and phosphorus levels and increased urea levels in saliva as compared to orthodontic patients having clean mouths.
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