GROUP 6

Liane Bartolome Manuel Pobre III

Pamela Constantino Joshua Montero Zyrelle Barroga

SALIVA
I. Description
II. Composition
 SALIVA
A slightly alkaline secretion of
water, mucin, protein, salts, and
often a starch-splitting enzyme
Saliva is a most valuable oral
fluid that often is taken for
granted.
COMPOSITION
Saliva is composed of a variety of
electrolytes
Sodium Magnesium
Potassium Bicarbonate
Calcium Phosphates
01 bicarbonates, phosphates, and urea

02 macromolecule proteins and mucins

03 calcium, phosphate, and proteins

04 immunoglobulins, proteins, and enzymes

Salivary components, particularly
proteins, are
Multifunctional
Redundant
Amphifunctional
99%
WATER
Ultrafiltrate of plasma

Isotonic
Hypotonic
The hypotonicity of unstimulated
saliva allows the taste buds to
perceive different tastes without being
masked by normal plasma sodium
levels.
Normal pH pH in salivary flow

Ranges from
6 to 7
5.3 to 7.8
LALAGYAN PA BA NG
QUOTES?
 REFERENCES
Humphrey, S.P. & Williamson, R.T. The Journal of Prosthetic
Dentistry. A review of saliva: Normal composition, flow, and
function. Retrieved from: https://www.thejpd.org/
article/S0022-3913(01)54032-9/pdf
Merriam-Webster. Saliva. Retrieved from: https://www.merriam
-webster.com/dictionary/saliva