MORPHOFUNCTIONAL CHANGES IN SALIVARY GLANDS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF GROUNDWATER

Аннотация

Currently, the shortage of drinking water is becoming one of the global issues, and scientists emphasize that in the future, groundwater may become the main source of drinking water. However, direct consumption of groundwater may have negative effects on the human body due to its mineral composition, which affects many organs. The minerals present in groundwater play an important role in both general health and oral health. Salivary glands are vital to the body, with their main function being the secretion of saliva into the oral cavity. The composition and secretion of saliva support various physiological functions essential for maintaining overall health. This article presents changes in the major salivary glands caused by groundwater consumption, along with the results of biochemical and immunological studies of saliva.