The Acidity Level (pH) of Saliva of People in Living in High Radon Level Areas and Its Correlation with the Prevalence of Caries

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10.2991/idsm-17.2018.9How to use a DOI?

Keywords

saliva, caries prevalence, radon

Abstract

Radon radiation impairs saliva secretion and lowers normal pH levels, which in turn alters the balance of normal oral microflora and leads to caries progression. The aim of this research is to determine the acidity level (pH) of saliva of people living in high radon level areas and its correlation with the prevalence of caries. This study consisted of an observational, cross-sectional survey. The participants were 26- to 45-years-old, had been living in the sampled villages for 10 years or more, had graduated from elementary school, were not active smokers or alcoholics, did not have systemic diseases, did not take illegal drugs, and did not use orthodontic appliances or prostheses. A total of 100 people participated, 54 of wh lived in an area with high radon levels and 46 of which lived in an area with low radon levels. Salivary pH was measured by a digital pH meter, and the prevalence of caries was estimated based on the Decayed Missing Filled Teeth Index by the World Health Organization. In areas with high radon levels, the correlation coefficient between the acidity level (pH) of saliva and the prevalence of caries in areas with high radon levels was calculated as .062 by the Pearson correlation test. Based on this finding, researchers concluded that there is no correlation between the acidity level (pH) of saliva and the prevalence of caries in people living in areas with high radon levels.

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© 2018, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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AU  - Dhea Ferrani Permatasari
AU  - Irmaleny Irmaleny
AU  - Suhardjo Sitam
AU  - Ervin Rizali
PY  - 2018/05
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BT  - Proceedings of the 11th International Dentistry Scientific Meeting (IDSM 2017)
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