Graziele Parize

1. Introduction Click to copy section linkSection link copied! Saliva is composed of water (99%) and a variety of inorganic ions such as potassium (K+2), calcium (Ca+), magnesium (Mg2+), and proteins (i.e., immunoglobulins, urea, uric acid), which make up the remaining portion. (1) More than 700 microorganisms have also been found in the oral cavity, which may be related to oral health and other periodontal and systemic diseases.