Salivary alpha-amylase activity and its association with early childhood caries and rampant caries experience: a cross-sectional study.

Journal: Frontiers in medicine
Published Date: Jan 14, 2025

Abstract

AIMS: This study aims to evaluate salivary alpha-amylase levels in children diagnosed with Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and Rampant Caries (RC) and compare them to levels in children without ECC or RC. It also examines the relationship between salivary alpha-amylase levels and increased caries activity in the children with ECC or RC.

Authors

  • Vivek Padmanabhan
    RAK College of Dental Sciences, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Md Sofiqul Islam
    RAK College of Dental Sciences, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Muhammed Mustahsen Rahman
    RAK College of Dental Sciences, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Manjunatha B K Goud
    RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Latifa Majed Sulaiman Allay Alshehhi
    RAK College of Dental Sciences, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Hebah Mushref Ahmad Hamed
    RAK College of Dental Sciences, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Sheela Haridas
    RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Dileep Sharma
    School of Health Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia.

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