[Increased oral fluid remineraling function by endogenous and exogenous saturation methods of its mineral complexes]

[Spectroscopic studies of the changes occurring in the molecular composition of oral fluid in people with multiple caries]

The changes in molecular composition of mixed saliva (oral fluid) were analyzed with the use of spectroscopic techniques for the patients with multiple caries. Using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy studies including synchrotron radiation for the excitation certain features were detected in the IR-spectra of the oral fluid. Mineral-organic, carbon-phosphate, AmidII/AmidI and protein/thiocyanate ratios were calculated for the groups of patients with multiple caries and patients of the control group. Complex analysis of the obtained experimental data enabled to determine that in the oral fluid of the persons with multiple caries as compared with the control group content of the mineral groups and complexes is reduced while the share of organic component is increased. Content of thiocyanate increases by more than two times and there appear carboxyl groups of esters, lipids and carbohydrates. The detected features in IR-spectra of mixed saliva as well as the changes found in its molecular composition based on the calculated ratios between organic and inorganic components can be used as biomarkers of cariogenic condition in the oral cavity. It can be used as a diagnostic criterion in the analysis of the oral fluid samples taken from the patients.

Pathology-specific molecular profiles of saliva in patients with multiple dental caries-potential application for predictive, preventive and personalised medical services

BACKGROUND

Improving the quality of life is part of the global agenda. The focus is predominantly on prevention of socially significant diseases. Combating dental caries-related diseases is a top priority as it has a huge impact on people's social lives. Therefore, the purpose of the work was to study the changes in the molecular composition of saliva from subjects with multiple caries lesions using spectroscopic methods of analysis to identify potential tissue markers of caries development for predictive, preventive and personalised medical services.

OBJECTIVES AND METHODS

The molecular composition of mixed saliva (oral fluid) from subjects with and without multiple caries was analysed with the use of spectroscopic techniques, FTIR with synchrotron radiation for the excitation. The IR spectra of the oral fluid as well as the calculated mineral-organic, carbon-phosphate, Amide II/Amide I and protein/thiocyanate ratios were compared between subjects with and without multiple caries.

RESULTS

This complex analysis of the obtained experimental data determined that the molecular composition of the oral fluid from those with multiple caries differed from those without caries; the organic-mineral balance in the oral fluid of those with multiple caries shifted towards a reduction in the mineral complexes, accompanied by an increase in the organic component. The thiocyanate content increased more than twofold, accompanied by increased carboxyl groups of esters, lipids and carbohydrates.

CONCLUSION

The detected features in the IR spectra of mixed saliva as well as the calculated changes in the ratios between organic and inorganic components can be used as biomarkers of cariogenesis in the oral cavity, as a diagnostic criterion in the analysis of the oral fluid samples.