[CITATION][C] Quantitative analysis of sodium, potassium and calcium in gingival fluid from gingiva in varying degrees of inflammation

RS Kaslick, AI Chasens, ID Mandel… - Journal of …, 1970 - Wiley Online Library
RS Kaslick, AI Chasens, ID Mandel, D Weinstein, R Waldman, T Pluhar, R Lazzara
Journal of periodontology, 1970Wiley Online Library
SINCE GINGIVAL FLUID passes through the gingival tissues before it enters the sulcus,
analysis of very small amounts of fluid may reveal important chemical changes taking place
within the gingiva. These changes, once understood, may be valuable in diagnosis,
prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. The World Workshop in Periodontics1
stated that" there is a definite need for further qualitative and quantitative identification of
components of the gingival fluid utilizing more refined techniques." It further noted that" …
SINCE GINGIVAL FLUID passes through the gingival tissues before it enters the sulcus, analysis of very small amounts of fluid may reveal important chemical changes taking place within the gingiva. These changes, once understood, may be valuable in diagnosis, prevention and treatment of periodontal disease.
The World Workshop in Periodontics1 stated that" there is a definite need for further qualitative and quantitative identification of components of the gingival fluid utilizing more refined techniques." It further noted that" gingival fluid volume and the qualitative and quantitative measurements of its components may then act as a gradient for the evaluation of the extent of gingival and periodontal inflammation."
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