Comparing Serum and Salivary Levels of Vitamin D in Patients with Re-current Aphthous Stomatitis and Healthy Individuals

Conclusion:The serum levels of vitamin D in patients with RAS were significantly less than that in healthy individuals; however, there were no significant differences in salivary vitamin D levels between patients with RAS and healthy individuals. In addition, there was a significant and positive correlation between serum and salivary levels of vitamin D in all patients.
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research