Table 9 Sample distribution according to salivary conditions and hydroxyurea
From: Association between sickle cell disease and the oral health condition of children and adolescents
Users of Hydroxyurea (n = 33) | Non users of Hydroxyurea (n = 26) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Salivary Flow | 0.032** | ||
Hyposalivation (0.1 to 0.7 mL/min) | 13 (39.4) | 6 (23.1) | |
Low (0.7 to 1.0 mL/min) | 12 (36.4) | 5 (19.2) | |
Normal (> 1.0 mL/min) | 8 (24.2) | 15 (57.7) | |
Hypersalivation (> 2.0 mL/min) | 0 | 0 | |
Buffer Capacity | 0.776** | ||
Normal (pH > 6.0) | 27 (81.8) | 22 (84.6) | |
Reduced (below 5.5) | 6 (18.2) | 4 (15.4) |