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| Year : 2016 |
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Estimation and correlation of salivary thiocyanate levels in periodontally healthy subjects, smokers, nonsmokers, and gutka-chewers with chronic periodontitis
Shashikanth Hegde, Elashri Chatterjee, KS Rajesh, MS Arun Kumar
Department of Periodontics, Yenepoya Dental College and Hospital, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
Elashri Chatterjee
Department of Periodontics, Yenepoya Dental College and Hospital, Mangalore, Karnataka
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0970-9290.179807
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Aim: This study was conducted to estimate and correlate salivary thiocyanate (SCN) levels in periodontally healthy subjects, smokers, nonsmokers, and gutka-chewers with chronic periodontitis.
Methodology: The study population consisted of 40 systemically healthy subjects in the age group of 18-55 years that was further divided into four groups: Control, smokers, nonsmokers, and gutka-chewers with chronic periodontitis. Gingival index (GI) (Loe and Silness-1963), probing depth (PD), clinical attachment loss was assessed. Estimation of SCN was performed by ultraviolet spectrophotometer at 447 nm wavelength. Statistical analysis was performed using the one-way ANOVAs Welch test and Pearson's correlation test using SPSS version 17 software.
Results: Results showed statistically significant increase in SCN levels in smokers as compared to gutka-chewers with chronic periodontitis, control, and nonsmokers with chronic periodontitis subjects. Significantly higher PD and loss of attachment were seen in smokers group compared with other groups. A negative correlation observed between the GI and thiocyanate levels.
Conclusion: The present study revealed a significant increase in SCN levels in smokers with periodontitis as compared to nonsmokers. |
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