U.S., Feb. 24 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07427004) titled 'Sleep Problems, Salivary Biomarkers, Dental Caries and Periodontal Status in School-Aged Children' on Feb. 05.
Brief Summary: Dental caries is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in childhood. In addition to established etiological factors such as dietary habits and oral hygiene, biological and behavioral factors-including sleep disturbances and salivary biochemical characteristics-may contribute to caries development and periodontal health.
Saliva plays a critical role in maintaining oral homeostasis through its physical properties (flow rate, pH, and buffering capacity) and biochemical components. Salivary biomarkers such ...