Evaluation of Salivary Biochemistry in Dogs with and without Plaque, Calculus, and Gingivitis: Preliminary Results

Evaluation of Salivary Biochemistry in Dogs with and without Plaque, Calculus, and Gingivitis: Preliminary Results

This study evaluated whether salivary alpha-amylase, lysozyme, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), calcium, and phosphorus can be used as markers of periodontal disease in dogs. Plaque, calculus, and gingivitis indexes were used to allocate 79 dogs in three groups: none (Group 1), moderate (Group 2), and s...

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Main Authors: Anna Perazzi, Rebecca Ricci, Barbara Contiero, Ilaria Iacopetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
dog
saliva
biochemistry
plaque
calculus
gingivitis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/9/1091

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