Table 3.
Mean saliva flow rate and pH of saliva in relation to age and Decayed, Missed, Filled Teeth (DMFT) categories (N = 138).
| Age | Saliva Mean Flow Rate in mL/min (±SD) | Saliva Mean pH (±SD) |
|---|---|---|
| 60–65 (n = 82) | 0.78 (±0.27) | 6.82 (±0.52) |
| 66–70 (n = 29) | 0.75 (±0.30) | 6.83 (±0.38) |
| ≥71 (n = 27) | 0.71 (±0.20) | 6.61 (±0.56) |
| * p-Value | 0.49 | 0.21 |
| DMFT | Saliva Mean Flow Rate in mL/min (±SD) | Saliva Mean pH (±SD) |
| Low (n = 37) | 0.87 (±0.28) | 6.83 (±0.39) |
| Moderate (n = 51) | 0.76 (±0.26) | 6.64 (±0.61) |
| High (n = 15) | 0.73 (±0.20) | 7.03 (±0.13) |
| Edentulous (n = 35) | 0.66 (±0.25) | 6.83 (±0.51) |
| * p-Value | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Total (N = 138) | 0.76 (±0.27) | 6.78 (±0.51) |
* p-Value calculated using the Kruskal–Wallis test. SD: standard deviation.