Aust Dent J. 2021 May 24. doi: 10.1111/adj.12860. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the salivary β – galactosidase and halimeter values (HMV), organoleptic scores (OLS), Winkel tongue coating index (WTCI) in periodontal health and periodontitis (P), and also their changes after phase I periodontal therapy and tongue cleaning.
METHODS: The participants were separated as follows: 25 P with halitosis (Group 1), 25 P without halitosis (Group 2), and 25 healthy controls (Group 3). Periodontal recordings, HMV, OLS, WTCI scores were recorded and whole saliva β – galactosidase levels were measured colorimetrically in the samples at baseline and 1 month after the therapy.
RESULTS: The baseline values of HMV, OLS, WTCI, and salivary β – galactosidase levels were significantly higher in group 1 than group 2 (p <0.05). There was a statistically significant decrease in periodontal recordings, HMV, OLS, WTCI, and salivary β – galactosidase levels in all P patients by the therapy (p <0.05). However, major reductions in halitosis measurements and saliva enzyme levels were observed in group 1 after the treatment.
CONCLUSION: Our results showed that salivary β – galactosidase was associated with halitosis parameters and phase I periodontal therapy played an important role to reduce this enzyme level and halitosis parameters in P.
PMID:34028827 | DOI:10.1111/adj.12860
