Salivary and Seral Sex Hormones in Relation with Periodontal Problems

The aim of this study to find any differences in the level of sex hormones in saliva and serum and any relations of these hormones with the periodontal tissues status.

This study consist of (40 female and 40 males), blood and salivary samples were taken from young healthy students, their ages(18–24) years. The salivary samples collected according to special constructions, the blood and salivary samples were collected at the same time from the same subjects in the morning at 8: 00–10: 00AM. The samples were dated and freeze until the time of analysis, the samples were collected from all females during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycles. Oral examinations done by using plane dental mirror and explorer. Any signs and symptoms for gingivitis or periodontitis recorded as study cases.

The results of this study shown that there were appositive correlation between the serum and salivary sex hormones levels. Also there was a significant differences in the levels of the testosterone hormones for female in study group (periodontal problems) when compared with control group.

Periodontal problems could be caused by many factors some are locally others are systemically or could be genetic, in this study no hormonal effects noted and any increased could be due to the treated effects of the hormone for treat the inflammatory conditions. These facts need more researches to be improved.