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Comparison of Salivary pH Among Smokers and Non- Smokers by KeepingDMFT at Unity
ISSN: 2617 - 9482
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Comparison of Salivary pH Among Smokers and Non- Smokers by KeepingDMFT at Unity
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Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the effects of smoking on salivary pH and compare it among smokers and non-smokers whilekeeping DMFT (Decayed Missing Filled Teeth) index at unity.Study Design and Setting: Cross sectional study carried out among young male undergraduate students with age rangeof 19-25 years at Army Medical College (Rawalpindi) over a period of 2 months from 1st January to 1st March 2018.Methodology: The sample size was 58; from which equally 29 were smokers and 29 were non-smokers. Sample size wascalculated by WHO sample size calculator. Unstimulated saliva using a simple drooling method was used to collect in asterile container from each of the subject. The pH was assessed by using a portable KETOTEK digital pH meter. DMFTwas recorded by using dental mirrors and probes under illumination of dental unit. All the readings, along with demographicdata were entered in performa. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 24. Descriptive s...
