Vol. 34 (8) 2013 Neuro endocrinology letters

Immune markers in oral discomfort patients before and after elimination of oral galvanism.

BACKGROUND: An enhanced release of metals in the mouth due to galvanic cell formation is considered to be one of the causes of oral discomfort. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of galvanic cell on salivary immune defense factors.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: The levels of IgA1, IgA2, sIgA, lysozyme.....