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The association between oral dryness and use of dry-mouth interventions in Sjögren's syndrome patients. [PDF]
Sjögren’s syndrome patients use different dry-mouth interventions for the relieve of their oral dryness. Recently, it was shown that patients with dry-mouth complaints have regional differences in perceived intra-oral dryness.
Assy Z, Bikker FJ, Picauly O, Brand HS.
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CONTEXT Thirst and xerostomia are significant and highly distressing symptoms experienced by patients receiving palliative and end-of-life care. OBJECTIVES Determine a reduction of thirst intensity and perceptions of dry mouth on a numerical scale ...
Dr Caroline Phelan +4 more
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Prevalence of dry mouth in adult patients in primary health care
Objectives To determine the prevalence and severity of dry mouth by age, gender, presence of disease, and medication intake for patients aged 18 years and over, seeking primary health care on the west coast of Sweden (Region of Västra Götaland, VGR ...
Anna Adolfsson +4 more
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Objective Non‐surgical scaling and root planing (SRP), as an initial form of periodontal treatment, followed by ongoing periodontal maintenance appointments is necessary to manage periodontal disease and prevent tooth loss.
Taylor V. Sparrow +3 more
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Taste bud cell differentiation is extremely important for taste sensation. Immature taste bud cells cannot function during taste perception transmission to the nerve.
Yun-Hee Rhee +8 more
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A patient with dry mouth [PDF]
Introduction: Xerostomia is a common symptom among patients referred to ENT clinics. We present an evidence‐based approach in a patient complaining of xerostomia who has not been exposed to radiotherapy.Method (search strategy): This review was based on a literature search last performed on 1 July 2008.
R J, Glore +2 more
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The Survival Time of Restorations Is Shortened in Patients with Dry Mouth.
OBJECTIVES The aim of this retrospective data collection study was to determine the effect size of dry mouth on the survival of restorations and teeth.
Leinonen Jukka +5 more
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Latest Advancement in the Management of Xerostomia: A Review [PDF]
Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is a subjective sensation arising due to the reduced salivary flow. The dry mouth interferes with normal oral functions such as swallowing, chewing and speech.
Venetia Aranha +3 more
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Recently, it was shown that the Regional Oral Dryness Inventory (RODI) could determine differences in dry-mouth perception at different intra-oral locations.
Z. Assy +5 more
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This paper goes into great depth on the prevalent health issue of dry mouth. The major salivary glands secrete the total amount 0f 95% saliva. The saliva is composed of both organic and inorganic compounds.
Sharjeel Chaudhry, Zarmina Ehtesham
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