Salivary protein carbonyl and selected antioxidants in relation to dental caries among pregnant women

Background: Pregnancy is a physiological condition that affects the general and oral health.It also associated with an increase in oxidative stress, which may presispose to diseases including dental caries. Aim of study: This study aimed measure salivary protein carbonyl, glutathione peroxidase selenium levels women who are pregnant their association caries comparison non-pregnant women, find out mostly affected biomarker stress during pregnancy. Subjects, materials methods: A cross-sectional research was performed for samples 30 were chosen from city Baghdad's Primary Healthcare Centers. Both groups aged 25-30 years. In unstimulated carbonyl determined colorimetrically using spectrophotometer by utilizing ready-made assay kits. Salivary level obtained atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Plaque index had been used determine thickness plaque. Caries recorded Decayed, Missing, Filled (DMF) index. described WHO 1997. Data statistically analyzed descriptive statistics method Student's t-test, Wilcoxon sum rank test Spearman’s correlation addition Receiver Operating Characteristics Curve (ROC test) (α=5%). Results: The plaque values significantly higher among while lower women. Dental parameters significant difference MS fraction only. ROC area equal one highest sensitivity specificity. Conclusion: Pregnant severity oxidation but lowers antioxidant defense mechanisms. more ideal, valid revealing status pregnancy