Saliva analysis in children with active caries before and after dental treatment

Background: The amount and quality of saliva play important roles in maintaining an intraoral bacterial balance. is defined by its buffering capacity, viscosity, pH protein content. usually related to the flow rate. Purpose: This study aimed compare rate, pH, viscosity capacity as well plaque formation children before after dental treatment. Methods: Saliva samples were taken from paediatric patients their treatments one month had ended, these then analysed. For each sample analysis, GC Saliva-Check Buffer kit (GC Corporation, Tokyo, Japan) was used evaluate Mutans for determination Streptococcus Mutans. Tri Plaque ID gel applied maturation. Results: pre-treatment values found be significantly lower than post-treatment (p<0.05). No statistically significant difference determined pre- (p>0.05). When examining maturation, it that all pink. Conclusion: showed increased decreased with active caries been completed.