Table 2 Distribution of salivary parameters in adolescents from 12 to 14 years with DMFT≥5 vs DMFT< 5 from Mexico
From: Salivary parameters and oral health status amongst adolescents in Mexico
DMFT < 5n = 165 | DMFT ≥ 5n = 256 | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SDa) | Mean (SDa) | ||
Resting pH | 7.1 (±0.49) | 6.9 (±0.54) | 0.001b |
Salivary pH stimulated | 7.4 (±0.25) | 7.2 (±0.28) | 0.001b |
Flow rate | |||
≥ 1 ml per-min | 90 (54.6) | 103 (40.2) | 0.004c |
< 1 ml per-min | 75 (45.4) | 153 (59.8) | |
Buffer capacity | |||
High | 28 (17.0) | 23 (9.0) | 0.020c |
Medium | 102 (61.8) | 158 (61.7) | |
Low | 35 (21.2) | 75 (29.3) | |