The effect of malnutrition on saliva composition and caries development
Starvation and protein deficiency increase susceptibility to infections in general and affect the function of various types of cells individually. Saliva contains substances which offer protection to the oral tissues. Its composition and secretion rate may be important in preventing the development...
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| Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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Umeå universitet, Institutionen för odontologi
1986
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| Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-143485 |