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Saliva parameters of the studied sample (N = 204).
| Characteristics | Overall (n = 204) | |
|---|---|---|
| Resting flow rate >30 s (9 m.d.) | 42 | (21) |
| Consistency (9 m.d.) | ||
| Clear | 117 | (57) |
| Bubbly | 61 | (30) |
| Sticky | 17 | (8) |
| Stimulated flow rate (9 m.d.) | ||
| >5 mL | 129 | (63) |
| 3.5–5.0 mL | 39 | (19) |
| <3.5 mL | 27 | (13) |
| pH (9 m.d.) | ||
| 6.8–7.8 | 158 | (78) |
| 5.0–6.6 | 37 | (18) |
| Buffering capacity (9 m.d.) | ||
| Normal (10–15) | 81 | (40) |
| Low (6–9) | 94 | (46) |
| Very low (0–5) | 20 | (10) |
Values in N (%). m.d.: missing data
