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Significance of measurement
This kit shows the pH and hemoglobin levels in the oral cavity.
Generally, the pH in the oral cavity drops after eating and returns to neutral in about an hour because of the buffer effect of saliva. However, it is reported that tooth decay is likely to occur if the oral cavity becomes acidic for a longer time due to snacks or weakened buffering capacity of saliva. Hemoglobin is a protein that carries oxygen contained in red blood cells in the blood, and detection of this indicates bleeding in the oral cavity. Hemoglobin is detected in saliva when gum bleeding occurs due to periodontal disease or oral mucositis.
Detection of pH and hemoglobin is one indicator to know the oral environment. A good oral environment is expected to help people stay healthy.
Specification
Application:For research use (oral hygiene; learning/research/research of oral frailty)
Product name:Simple pH/Hb Measurement Kit “Check Your Mouth!"
Product code:RORCO011
Measurement item:pH (acidity), Hb (hemoglobin)
Measurement method:Test paper
Measurement number:1
Measurement time:30-60 seconds
Measurement sample:Saliva
Storage temperature:4-30℃
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Kit contents
Test paper: 1 sheet
Cotton swab for saliva collection: 1 piece
Instruction manual (simplified manual): 1 sheet
Measurement method
Please be sure to read the instruction manual prior to use.
Step1
Remove the kit from the bag.
Fold up the ★ mark places (5 places)
Step3
Close the hippo's mouth along the dotted line on the mount. Press it several times at the position of the finger mark on the back to soak the test paper with saliva.
Step2
Put the cotton swab into your mouth and soak it in saliva.
Place the cotton swab along the frame of the test paper.
Step4
Open the hippo's mouth and remove the cotton swab. Judgment is made by comparing the color of the test paper with the standard color table within 30 to 60 seconds.
Step4
You can also check the results with the KOMPASU app
A sample image of results
Testing examples
It is used for educational activities on oral hygiene in organizations and local government events.
Oral education and enlightenment in the Kyoto University COI Stream Program
▲ 岩手県 滝沢市 イベント
▲ 健幸プロジェクト 秋田県 にかほ市
▲ ブラウブリッツ秋田 冠マッチ 健幸チェックイベント
References
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V Kim Kutsch, 2014 Apr "Dental caries: an updated medical model of risk assessment". J Prosthet Dent. 111(4):280-5. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2013.07.014.
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Yoshiaki Nomura et al, 2018 Mar "Salivary Levels of Hemoglobin for Screening Periodontal Disease: A Systematic Review". Int J Dent. 2018:2541204. doi: 10.1155/2018/2541204