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Xerostomia: Analysis among dental patients [PDF]
Al-Rafidain Dental Journal, 2005 The present study was conducted to estimate the incidence of xerostomia (dry mouth) among 200 dental patients had different systemic diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular (CV) problems, anemia, arthritis and cancer.
Karama MT Al–Nuaimy +1 more
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Relationship between Oral Health Related Quality of Life and Hyposalivation and Xerostomia in Patients with Chronic Renal Failure Undergoing Hemodialysis [PDF]
Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2023 Background and purpose: This study investigated the relationship between oral health related quality of life and hyposalivation and dry mouth in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) undergoing hemodialysis.
Tahereh Molania +5 more
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International Journal of Dentistry, 2018 Goal. To identify in patients with dry mouth the effects of a novel test agent (Oral Essentials Hydrating Formula Mouthwash, Beverly Hills, CA) versus a control agent (Biotène Dry Mouth Oral Rinse, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare L.P., Moon Township,
Thair Takesh +5 more
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Dry Mouth: An Overlooked Autonomic Symptom of Parkinson's Disease
Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, 2011 There is involvement of salivary glands by α-synuclein pathology in PD. However, the prevalence of dry mouth has not been systematically assessed in these patients. We studied 97 PD patients and 86 controls using a structured questionnaire. Dry mouth was
Maria G. Cersosimo +6 more
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A case-control study to evaluate salivary cortisol levels in patients with dry mouth
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2014 Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the salivary cortisol levels in patients with dry mouth. Materials and Methods: The study population consisted of 20 patients with a complaint of dry mouth and 20 asymptomatic age- and sex-matched ...
Vandana Shekar +2 more
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Xerostomia (dry mouth) in patients with COVID-19: a case series [PDF]
Future Virol, 2021 Fathi Y, Hoseini E, Atoof F, Mottaghi R.
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BMC Oral Health, 2019 Background Residents in long-term care (LTC) institutions require care plans to effectively resolve dry mouth. Simple and easily comprehensible dry mouth indices must be developed to assist care professionals in determining dry mouth among residents ...
Yao-Ming Cheng +4 more
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Evaluation of Efficacy of an Herbal Compound on Dry Mouth in Patients With Head and Neck Cancers
Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2016 Dry mouth is a common complication of radiotherapy for head and neck cancers. This study compared the efficacy of an herbal compound containing Malva sylvestris and Alcea digitata (Boiss) with artificial saliva (Hypozalix) for improving the symptoms of ...
Ahmad Ameri MD +5 more
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BMC Oral Health, 2021 Background It is difficult to maintain complete dentures during meals in place. This in vitro study aimed to assess changes in denture retention between rest and function using denture adhesives and oral moisturizers in an oral cavity model.
Naoya Ikemura +7 more
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Fighting Dry Mouth: An Interprofessional Opportunity
MedEdPORTAL, 2013 Introduction Dry mouth (xerostomia) is caused by medications, medical diseases, and medical treatments. Medications account for approximately 90% of xerostomia cases.
Louise Veselicky +5 more
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