Systemic assessments utilizing saliva: part 1 general considerations and current assessments

Michael D Forde; Sreenivas Koka; Steven E Eckert; Alan B Carr; David T Wong

Systemic assessments utilizing saliva: part 1 general considerations and current assessments

Int J Prosthodont. 2006 Jan-Feb;19(1):43-52.

Authors

Michael D Forde¹, Sreenivas Koka, Steven E Eckert, Alan B Carr, David T Wong

Affiliation

¹ Division of Prosthodontics, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

PMID: 16479760

Abstract

In this 2-part review series, the current uses of saliva as a diagnostic fluid are reviewed, first with a focus on known measurements of systemic conditions. In Part 2, the role of saliva to measure bone turnover with a special emphasis on osteoporosis will be discussed.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Antibodies / analysis
Biomarkers / analysis
Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
Diagnosis*
Disease
Humans
Saliva / chemistry*
Saliva / metabolism
Salivation / physiology
Substance-Related Disorders / metabolism

Substances

Antibodies
Biomarkers
Biomarkers, Tumor