Physiological whole saliva is a unique body fluid constantly washing the mucous
membranes of the mouth, throat, and larynx. Saliva is a clear, slightly acidic mucinous …

In daily talk the word" saliva" is used to describe the combined fluids present in the mouth.
However, in its strict sense this word refers only to the hypotonic, watery fluid secreted by the …

Whole saliva is a complex mixture of proteins and other molecules which originate from
several sources. The biochemical and physicochemical properties of saliva contribute to the …

Today blood biochemical laboratory tests are essential elements to the diagnosis and
monitoring of the treatment of diseases. However, many researchers have suggested saliva …

Saliva has become an important resource for evaluating physiological and pathological
conditions in humans. The use of saliva has many advantages, including the simple and non …

There is a growing interest in diagnosis based on the analysis of saliva. This is a simple, non-
invasive method of obtaining oral samples which is safe for both the health worker and the …

Saliva is a multifaceted bodily fluid that is often taken for granted but is indispensable for oral
health and overall well-being in humans. Although mainly comprised of water (99.5%) …

Aim: The aim of this study was to perform a literature review about the composition and
functions of saliva as well as describe the factors that influence salivary flow (SF) and its …

Saliva has an old history of study, It is of physiological importance. Saliva has hundreds of
components which help detect systemic diseases and also provide biomarkers of health and …

The purpose of this study was to determine the unstimulated whole saliva biochemical
parameters in healthy dental students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) …