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Nutritional Status Effect on Gingival Health Condition in Relation to some Salivary Elements among Fifteen-years Old Adolescents | ||
| IRAQI JOURNALOF COMMUNITY MEDICINE | ||
| Article 1, Volume 26, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 225-228 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Zaid S. Hasan; Ban S. Diab; Ali Y. Majid | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Abstract: Background: Malnutrition in human life may adversely affect various aspects of growth and increase the severity of oral health problems. This study was conducted among malnourished adolescents aged 15 years in comparison to well-nourished group to determine gingival condition in relation to salivary zinc, magnesium, sodium and potassium. Material and methods: The sample of the present study included 89 malnourished and 95 well-nourished students aged 15 years. The body mass index was used to determine the nutritional status. Diagnosis of dental plaque and gingival health condition were recorded through the application of plaque index and gingival index. The stimulated saliva was collected to determine salivary zinc, magnesium, sodium and potassium. Results: The mean plaque and gingival index value among malnourished were lower than those of well-nourished groups, with no significant difference [P > 0.05] and significant difference [P < 0.05] respectively. The mean values of all inorganic salivary elements were lower among malnourished group than well-nourished group with highly significant difference [P<0.01]. No significant correlation was recorded between gingival index and all salivary elements in malnourished group; whereas a positive statistically significant correlation was indicated for salivary zinc in well-nourished group. Conclusion: Malnutrition affect on lower gingivitis and reducing salivary zinc, magnesium, sodium and potassium. Keywords: Malnutrition, dental plaque, gingival health, stimulated salivary element. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| malnutrition; dental plaque; gingival health; stimulated salivary element | ||
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