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@article{citeulike:2594246, abstract = {AIM: The aim of this study was to perform a literature review about the composition and functions of saliva as well as describe the factors that influence salivary flow (SF) and its biochemical composition. BACKGROUND: Saliva represents an increasingly useful auxiliary means of diagnosis. Sialometry and sialochemistry are used to diagnose systemic illnesses, monitoring general health, and as an indicator of risk for diseases creating a close relation between oral and systemic health. REVIEW: This review provides fundamental information about the salivary system in terms of normal values for SF and composition and a comprehensive review of the factors that affect this important system. CONCLUSION: Since several factors can influence salivary secretion and composition, a strictly standardized collection must be made so the above-mentioned exams are able to reflect the real functioning of the salivary glands and serve as efficient means for monitoring health. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Since many oral and systemic conditions manifest themselves as changes in the flow and composition of saliva the dental practitioner is advised to remain up-to-date with the current literature on the subject.}, address = {Department of Oral Medicine of School of Dentistry at Pontif\'{\i}cia Universidade Cat\'{o}lica do Paran\'{a} in Curitiba, Paran\'{a}, Brazil.}, author = {de Almeida, P. d. e. l. . V. and Gr\'{e}gio, A. M. and Machado, M. A. and de Lima, A. A. and Azevedo, L. R.}, citeulike-article-id = {2594246}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18335122}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://www.hubmed.org/display.cgi?uids=18335122}, issn = {1526-3711}, journal = {J Contemp Dent Pract}, keywords = {saliva}, number = {3}, pages = {72--80}, posted-at = {2008-03-26 14:02:31}, priority = {2}, title = {Saliva composition and functions: a comprehensive review.}, url = {http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18335122}, volume = {9}, year = {2008} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:2594246 L3 - citeulike-article-id:2594246 N2 - AIM: The aim of this study was to perform a literature review about the composition and functions of saliva as well as describe the factors that influence salivary flow (SF) and its biochemical composition. BACKGROUND: Saliva represents an increasingly useful auxiliary means of diagnosis. Sialometry and sialochemistry are used to diagnose systemic illnesses, monitoring general health, and as an indicator of risk for diseases creating a close relation between oral and systemic health. REVIEW: This review provides fundamental information about the salivary system in terms of normal values for SF and composition and a comprehensive review of the factors that affect this important system. CONCLUSION: Since several factors can influence salivary secretion and composition, a strictly standardized collection must be made so the above-mentioned exams are able to reflect the real functioning of the salivary glands and serve as efficient means for monitoring health. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Since many oral and systemic conditions manifest themselves as changes in the flow and composition of saliva the dental practitioner is advised to remain up-to-date with the current literature on the subject. IS - 3 JF - J Contemp Dent Pract SN - 1526-3711 AD - Department of Oral Medicine of School of Dentistry at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. EP - 80 TI - Saliva composition and functions: a comprehensive review. VL - 9 SP - 72 KW - saliva AU - de Almeida, Pdel V AU - Grégio, AM AU - Machado, MA AU - de Lima, AA AU - Azevedo, LR PY - 2008/// UR - http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18335122 ER -