2023-07-29 13:22:19
The Adema University School-University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) announced this Saturday the previous results of a study that is being carried out to determine which saliva biomarkers can help to carry out a early diagnostic of oral pathologies, oral cancer, periodontitis, cavities and other systemic diseases.
As explained in a statement “the main researcher of the study and head of Studies of the Degree in Nutrition, Dr. Nora López, the objective is to demonstrate the effectiveness of the use of salivathe crevicular fluid”, which is a mixture of substances derived from serum, leukocytes, periodontal cells and oral bacteria.
It would be carried out for “the determination of biomarkers of oral pathology taking individuals with overweight or obesity as the target population and determine the relationship of malnutrition with the appearance of oral pathology,” the statement added.
To carry out this project, a multidisciplinary research team has already carried out studies on almost a hundred people adults and non smokers.
The analyzes serve to identify, define and characterize potential salivary biomarkers and determine their relationship with the appearance of oral pathology, to study the role of diet in the development of oral pathology and to develop a non-invasive and effective diagnostic method to personalize a preventive treatment oral health and adequate nutritional advice.
The importance of saliva in the diagnosis of heart disease and diabetes
On the other hand, the research team highlighted the importance of saliva, a biological fluid that is easy to access and obtain that “is being used as a diagnostic tool for systemic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, oral cancer and in the diagnosis of oral pathologies“.
On the other hand, “salivary genetic analysis allows assessments of subclinical pathology, predisposition and vulnerability of the patient to present oral pathologies“.
Oral health and obesity
Recent studies point to the existing associations between nutrition and periodontal disease, considering that the obesity (as an inflammatory disease) modulates the individual’s inflammatory response, causing an increased risk of suffering from periodontal disease”, they stressed.
In addition, these investigations are allowing us to go further and establish connections between the state of the oral health and overweight or obesity, identifying potential associated biomarkers that will make it possible to personalize the treatment to the patient and better advice on primary prevention.
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