Publikationsdatum:
2006-01-11
Beschreibung:
The oral health status of three astronauts was monitored before, during and after a 56-day simulation of the Skylab mission. Laboratory and clinical parameters which are considered to be ultimately related to dental impairments were evaluated. The most notable changes were observed in increased counts of mycoplasma and S. mutans, decreased counts of enteric bacilli, decreased saliva flow rates, increased secretory IgA and salivary lysozyme levels, and increased clinical scores of dental plaque, calculus and inflammation.
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Materialart:
NASA. Johnson Space Center Skylab Med. Expt. Altitude Test (SMEAT); 6 p
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