The level of secretory IgA in saliva of patients with dental infections.

In this study the level of s-IgA in saliva of the patients with dental infections was measured. In the treatment only herbal drug was applied locally after the surgical procedures. The samples of saliva were taken three times: I--before treatment, II--after 3-4 days of the treatment and III--after the treatment. The level of s-IgA in saliva was measured according to ELISA method. Results were compared with 30-people control. Statistical analysis was done according to t-Student test. The level of s-IgA in saliva differed a lot between patients. Mean level of s-IgA in saliva of the patients was statistically higher before treatment and just after the treatment as compared to control (*p < 0.05, **p < 0.01). It was also shown that the level of s-IgA in women before treatment was higher as compared to man. The level of s-IgA was statistically higher in younger age group in comparison with older age group. The statistical differences between women treated and the control in measurements I and II were found (*p < 0.05; **p < 0.01).