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Effects of SMEAT on the oral health of crewmen (DTO 71-2)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.
Document ID
19740003762
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Brown, L. R.
(Texas Univ. Houston, TX, United States)
Wheatcroft, M. G.
(Texas Univ. Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1973
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Johnson Space Center Skylab Med. Expt. Altitude Test (SMEAT)
Subject Category
Biosciences
Accession Number
74N11875
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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