Correlation between Metal Ions and Cytokines in the Saliva of Patients with Oral Lichenoid Lesions
10.3349/ymj.2021.62.8.767
- Author:
Hye-Min JU
1
;
Sun-Nyoung YU
;
Yong-Woo AHN
;
Soo-Min OK
;
Soon-Cheol AHN
;
Sung-Hee JEONG
Author Information
1. Department of Oral Medicine, Pusan National University Dental Hospital, Dental Research Institute, Yangsan, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2021;62(8):767-775
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Purpose:We aimed to investigate the effect of metal ions from oral prostheses (OPs) released into the saliva of patients with oral lichenoid lesions (OLLs).
Materials and Methods:Subjects (n=183) were divided into four groups according to the presence or absence of OLL and OP.Concentrations of the metal ions titanium, chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), palladium (Pd), silver (Ag), platinum (Pt), gold (Au), and zirconium (Zr) were measured using a laser-ablation microprobe inductively coupled to a plasma mass spectrometer. Saliva levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor-α were detected using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The reticulation/keratosis, erythema, and ulceration (REU) scoring system was used to assess the severity of OLL.
Results:Mean concentrations of IL-6 and IL-8 were statistically higher in OLL patients with OPs. The concentration of Ni was high in OLL groups. The concentrations of Cr, Ni, and Au ions in the saliva were positively correlated with IL-8. REU scores were positively correlated with salivary concentrations of IL-6 and IL-8, as well as with concentrations of Cr, Ni, and Au.
Conclusion:Increased concentrations of metal ions, especially Ni, in saliva were positively correlated with IL-8 and showed positive correlations with the severity of OLL.
