Systemic assessments utilizing saliva: part 1 general considerations and current assessments.
In this 2-part review series, the current uses of saliva as a diagnostic fluid are reviewed, first with a focus on known measurements of systemic conditions. In Part 2, the role of saliva to measure bone turnover with a special emphasis on osteoporosis will be discussed.
Division of Prosthodontics, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Michael D
MD
Forde
Sreenivas
S
Koka
Steven E
SE
Eckert
Alan B
AB
Carr
David T
DT
Wong
D000906:Antibodies / Q000032:analysis; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000032:analysis; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000032:analysis; D003933:Diagnosis; D004194:Disease; D006801:Humans; D012463:Saliva / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism; D012472:Salivation / Q000502:physiology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000378:metabolism
D000906:Antibodies; D015415:Biomarkers; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor