Assessment of Serum and Salivary Total Protein, Calcium and Salivary pH of Sudanese Pregnant Women with Dental Crises

Abstract

This is a descriptive analytical case control study, conducted during February to April2014 to evaluate the serum and saliva total protein, calcium and pH in pregnant women with dental diseases. Sixty pregnant women were enrolled in this study and twenty apparently healthy non pregnant women (control subjects) who aged rang from 14_40 years old. The blood and salivary samples were collected from pregnant women and control subjects to obtain the serum and clear saliva for estimation of total protein and calcium of each. The Biuret colorimetric method was used for measurements of total protein levels and the colorimetric Methylthymol blue method was used for estimation of calcium levels. The result showed that: The serum total protein level is insignificantly different in cases when compared to control subjects (P.value=0.843), and the serum calcium level is significantly decreased in cases compared to contol (P value=0.000). The salivary total protein significantly increased in cases compared to contol (P value=0.000) , calcium and pH levels are significantly decreased in cases when compared to control subjects (P.value=0.000). The present study showed that the pregnancy cause salivary changes and has effect on protein, calcium and pH levels resulting in dental crises.