Severe Early Childhood Caries
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of thiol/disulfide homeostasis and oxidative stress in the saliva of children with severe early childhood caries
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTsaliva cotton swab
evaluate the role of thiol/disulfide homeostasis and oxidative stress in the saliva of children with severe early childhood caries and healthy group
Sponsors
Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 5 Years
Inclusion criteria
* 3-5 years
Exclusion criteria
* the children with systemic illness, using anti-inflammatory drug
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| thiol/disulfide homeostasis | six months | Unstimulated saliva samples were taken from all children. Then, thiol/disulfide homeostasis and antioxidant levels were evaluated. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed