Background: Salivary biomarkers have received special attention because they are readily accessible and easily obtained. The present study was conducted to assess salivary alpha amylase activity in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 34 patients undergoing orthodontic treatment of both genders. The patients were assessed during pretreatment, during bonding and initial arch wire insertion. Saliva was sampled daily during the 21 days for assessment of alpha-amylase levels. Alpha-amylase concentrations in the saliva samples were determined through the Salivette Cortisol device. Results: out of 34 patients, both males and females were 17 in number. Pre- treatment level of salivary amylase level was 7432.6 U/ml, during bonding was 8005.7 U/ml and during initial arch wire insertion was 8521.4 U/l. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: There was significant increase in salivary alpha amylase level in saliva of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment at different phases.
Key words: Cortisol, orthodontic, salivary alpha amylase

Received: 10 January, 2018                              Revised: 15 January, 2018                       Accepted: 19 January, 2018

Corresponding author: Dr. Nameeta Kaur, Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Government Dental College, Srinagar

This article may be cited as: Kaur N. Assessment of salivary alpha amylase activity in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Int J Res Health Allied Sci 2018; 4(1):146-148.