Influence of Electronic Cigarettes on Selected Physicochemical Properties of Saliva.

Introduction:
This text discusses a study examining the impact of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) usage on selected physicochemical properties of saliva. The study included 128 patients, divided into three groups: e-cigarette users, traditional cigarette smokers, and non-smokers. The researchers analyzed the ph value and the concentration of total protein, calcium, and phosphates in the saliva of each participant.

Key Points:

* The study included 40 e-cigarette users, 39 traditional cigarette smokers, and 49 non-smokers.
* The ph value of saliva was slightly lower in e-cigarette users and traditional cigarette smokers compared to non-smokers, but the difference was not statistically significant.
* The concentration of total protein in saliva was higher in both e-cigarette users and traditional cigarette smokers compared to non-smokers, with statistically significant differences between traditional cigarette smokers and non-smokers.
* The concentration of calcium in saliva was significantly higher in e-cigarette users compared to non-smokers, but there was no statistically significant difference between traditional cigarette smokers and non-smokers.
* The concentration of phosphates in saliva was higher in both e-cigarette users and traditional cigarette smokers compared to non-smokers, but the difference was not statistically significant.
* The study suggests that e-cigarette usage affects the physicochemical composition of saliva, including the concentration of total protein and calcium.

Main Message:
The study found that e-cigarette usage results in changes in the physicochemical composition of saliva, particularly in the concentration of total protein and calcium. While the ph value of saliva was slightly lower in e-cigarette users and traditional cigarette smokers compared to non-smokers, the difference was not statistically significant. Further research is needed to assess the long-term effects of these changes on oral health, including the potential risk of periodontal diseases development. It is essential to regulate the use of e-cigarettes and inform the public about their potential risks to oral health.

Cichońska D, Kusiak a, Kochańska B, Ochocińska J, Świetlik D. Influence of Electronic Cigarettes on Selected Physicochemical Properties of Saliva. International journal of environmental research and public health. 2022;19(6). doi:10.3390/ijerph19063314