On the diagnostic discrimination ability of mouthrinse and salivary aMMP-8 point-of-care testing regarding periodontal health and disease

Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2019 Dec;95(4):114871. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2019.114871. Epub 2019 Jul 26.

Abstract

This study investigated the diagnostic utility of mouthrinse and saliva in aMMP-8 measurements to analyze patients' risk for active periodontal tissue destruction and progression of periodontal disease among 47 adolescents. Results show that measurements from mouthrinse produce better discrimination and should be used instead of saliva measurements.

Keywords: Biomarkers; Matrix metalloproteinase 8; Mouthrinse; Periodontitis; Point-of-care testing; Saliva.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Biomarkers / analysis
  • Gingival Crevicular Fluid / enzymology
  • Humans
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 8 / analysis*
  • Mouthwashes*
  • Oral Health
  • Periodontal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Periodontal Diseases / enzymology
  • Point-of-Care Testing*
  • Saliva / enzymology
  • Specimen Handling / standards

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Mouthwashes
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 8