Abstract

Overview

Excessive use of mobile phones is not only addictive but also leads to various health complications. This study focuses on the potential implications of mobile phone wave exposure on salivary secretion among dental students.

Background

• Complications from mobile phone use vary based on call duration and frequency.
• The study was aimed to explore the influence of mobile phone waves on salivary secretion.

Materials and Methods

The research was descriptive and involved 120 dental students in Rafsanjan, Iran, during the year 2015. Data collection was meticulously executed using the spitting method for unstimulated saliva and natural chewing gum for stimulated saliva. Advanced statistical methods like the two-sample t-test, ANOVA, and multiple linear regression model were employed for data analysis.

Findings

Significant findings revealed that students with over 40 minutes of mobile phone talk time per day experienced increased salivary secretion, both stimulated and unstimulated, as compared to those with less phone usage. This suggests a direct correlation between mobile phone use and salivary secretion levels.

Conclusion

Increased duration of mobile phone usage correlates strongly with higher amounts of salivary secretion, potentially reducing the risk of oral infections and tooth decay. Future research directions are encouraged for wider demographics and comprehensive analyses including salivary quality and secretion differences based on the side of mobile phone use.