Salivary pH And Salivary Level of Streptococcus Mutans in Beta Thalassemia Major Patients

DR.SHAM S BHAT; DR. SUNDEEP HEGDE; DR. SHARAN S SARGOD; Dr. SAHLA HUSSAIN

Volume : V, Issue : I, January - 2015

Salivary pH And Salivary Level of Streptococcus Mutans in Beta Thalassemia Major Patients

Dr. Sham S Bhat, Dr. Sundeep Hegde, Dr. Sharan S Sargod, Dr. Sahla Hussain

Abstract :

Objective:The objective of this study was to find out salivary pH and salivary levels of S&ndash;mutans in &beta;&ndash;thalassemia major patients and to compare with non&ndash;thalassemic controls. Study design:Cross sectional hospital based study where diagnosed cases of &beta;&ndash;thalassemia major (TM) were examined during their hospital visits for blood transfusions. Participants:Total of 30 TM patients and 30 healthy controls between age group 6 to 16 years were included in the study.Spontaneous saliva was collected from each patient for the determination of S&ndash;mutans count and salivary pH. Statistical analysis:Collected data was analysed by Chi&ndash;square test. Results:Presence of salivary levels of S.mutansis found to be more prevalent among TM when compared to normal counterparts.But we could not find any significant difference in the salivary pH levels among thalassemia group and controls. Conclusion: Salivary S.mutans level is strongly associated with beta thalassemia major patients.