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Salivary pH effect on postoperative pain in dental surgery
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S Mohammadzadeh   , S Sagha-Hazrati , S Zareiy |
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Abstract: (12221 Views) |
Background: Saliva has two major functions in mouth: protective and
digestive. Saliva protects mouth cavity through maintenance of
humidity of mucous, salivary proteins, antibacterial function, ulcer
recovery, early blood coagulation in mouth, and protection of teeth.
The aim of this study was to assess the effects of salivary pH on
postoperative pain in dental surgery.
Material and Methods: This study was performed on 31 patients in surgery
ward of dentistry faculty of Islamic Azad University. After selection
of cases, salivary pH was measured by using pH meter. Then, data
was analyzed with SPSS software.
Results: The result showed that the pain has decreased significantly
during two postoperative days. Furthermore, there was a severe
ascending trend between pH=5 and pH=5.5. There was an
ascending-descending trend in pH>5.5. Patients with pH=5.5 had
lowest rate of analgesic consumption. Also, patient with pH=5 and
pH=7 had minimal and maximal pain rates respectively. In other
word, the pain is increased with pH elevation.
Conclusion: This study showed the direct association between salivary
pH and postoperative pain. Thus, in order to decrease of pain after
dental surgery, pre and post operation mouth washing with acidic
solutions can be helpful. |
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| Keywords: postoperative pain, salivary pH, dental surgery |
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Type of Study: Original |
Received: 2012/03/7 | Accepted: 2014/06/3 | Published: 2014/06/3
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