Author :
Shamila Shetty, B. Shravya Kalavant, Mohitha Shetty, Rashmi Shetty
Volume :
1
Issue :
1
Abstract :
Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate status of vitamin c and iron in saliva and serum in patients with and without periodontal diseases.
Method: A continence quota sample of 75 patients comprising of three groups based on full mouth periodontal examination was taken where group A served as control, group B with gingivitis and group C with periodontitis. Saliva and serum samples were collected from above subjects for lab investigation. Statistical analysis was made to compare the status of vitamin c and iron in saliva and serum sample.
Statstics: ANOVA and Tukey multiple comparisons test.
Results: The concentration of vitamin C and iron in both saliva and serum showed the gradual decline from control to gingivitis to periodontitis serving a potential diagnostic tool.
Conclusion: The study shows that there is strong correlation of vitamin c and iron in saliva and serum in predicting the development of periodontal disease.