An Update on the Lived Experience of Dry Mouth in Sjögren's Syndrome Patients [PDF]
Frontiers in Oral Health, 2021 This paper aims to provide an update on research findings on the lived experience of dry mouth in Sjögren's Syndrome (SS) patients. Dry mouth is a significant condition that impacts on the daily lives of people with SS.
Di Ying Joanna Ngo +1 more
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The experience of dry mouth and screening for Sjogren’s syndrome by the dentist: patient-reported experiences [PDF]
BMC Oral Health, 2023 Background One of the main clinical features of Sjögren’s Syndrome is oral dryness, which is associated with an increased risk of oral diseases and a lower oral life quality.
Boughanmi Rihab +4 more
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Dry mouth effects from drugs used for depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and bipolar mood disorder in adults: systematic review [PDF]
BJPsych Open, 2023 Background Poor oral health is increasingly recognised as an important comorbidity in people with psychiatric illness. One risk factor is psychotropic-induced dry mouth.
Cherilyn Xue Wei Teoh +6 more
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The Challenge of Medication-Induced Dry Mouth in Residential Aged Care [PDF]
Pharmacy, 2021 With a reported prevalence between 20% and 30%, dry mouth is more common among older people than any other age group. The major risk factor for dry mouth is polypharmacy.
William Murray Thomson +3 more
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The effect of demographic characteristics on the relationship between smoking and dry mouth in Iran: a cross-sectional, case-control study [PDF]
Epidemiology and Health, 2021 OBJECTIVES The effect of age, sex, and other demographic factors on the relationship between smoking and dry mouth remains unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of demographic characteristics on the relationship between dry mouth,
Shahla Kakoei +3 more
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Treatment alternatives for dry mouth: A scoping review. [PDF]
J Clin Exp Dent, 2022 Background Saliva is a biological fluid essential for the maintenance of a proper oral health. Its absence predisposes to differences pathologies, including dental caries, fungal infections among many others, significantly affecting the oral health ...
Niklander SE +3 more
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Xerostomia (dry mouth) in Patients With COVID-19: A Case Series
Future Virology, 2021 Introduction: Dry mouth has been reported as a symptom of COVID-19. In this study, xerostomia (dry mouth) was reported in patients with COVID-19. Materials & methods: Dry mouth was assessed in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 daily until all of the ...
Fatemeh Atoof
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Saliva Metabolomics in Dry Mouth Patients with Head and Neck Cancer or Sjögren's Syndrome. [PDF]
Cells, 2022 The etiology of dry mouth conditions is multi-faceted. Patients radiated after head and neck cancer (HNC) and those with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) share many of the same symptoms despite different causes.
Hynne H +6 more
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Anticholinergic medication: Related dry mouth and effects on the salivary glands. [PDF]
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol, 2021 Objective. Salivary glands are among the most sensitive target organs of medications with anticholinergic (AC) properties, interrupting the neural stimulation of saliva secretion and reducing saliva flow.
Arany S +3 more
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Dry Mouth Dilemma: A Comprehensive Review of Xerostomia in Complete Denture Wearers. [PDF]
CureusXerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, presents a significant challenge for individuals wearing complete dentures, affecting their oral health and quality of life. This review explores the relationship between saliva and complete dentures, highlighting
Mhatre S +7 more
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