[Determination of the leukocyte count in oral smears].

The routine method for estimation of the count of leukocytes that migrated to the oral cavity, making use of a special chamber, is difficult. The author suggests leukocyte scintillation in 1 microliter of oral washing in Goryayev's chamber. The data of 83 analyses of oral washings carried out in patients with different patterns of inflammatory processes in periodontal tissues are presented.