GC Saliva-Check Buffer Kit (20 pcs)

5 quick steps to a better understanding of your patient's oral cavity.

The first 3 steps of GC's Saliva Check Buffer Kit work with non-stimulated saliva flow and the last two steps work with stimulated saliva flow.
with stimulated saliva flow. The assessment of both saliva qualities makes the test an extremely helpful
communication tool for identifying factors such as stress, smoking, diseases, pathological changes in the salivary
changes in the salivary glands, chronic kidney failure, drug or medication abuse, menopausal
hormonal fluctuations and side effects of medication. The results can be explained to the patient as part of the
The results can be explained to the patient when discussing prevention and treatment. Together, the dentist and patient can agree on a
plan to bring the saliva back into balance.

Steps 1 and 2 - Flow rate, viscosity and consistency of non-stimulated saliva flow provide information about
how the patient's lifestyle may affect oral health.
Step 3 - pH of resting saliva to determine if acid levels are potentially dangerously high and causing erosion or tooth decay.
cause erosion or tooth decay.
Step 4 - Measure the amount of stimulated saliva that can be produced to identify any diseases of the major salivary glands.
major salivary glands.
Step 5 - Buffering capacity of stimulated saliva, which shows the effectiveness of saliva in neutralizing acids.
acids.

Contents:

20 in-vitro pH test strips
20 saliva collection cups
20 kerosene pieces for saliva stimulation
20 saliva collection pipettes
20 buffer test strips