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National Journal of Medical Research, 2023 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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Management of dry mouth in Sjögren's syndrome
Japanese Dental Science Review, 2011 The management of dry mouth is essential for patients with Sjögren's syndrome. The symptomatic treatment has included using air humidifiers, rinsing the mouth with water or mouthwash, the application of a salivary substitute and administration of ...
Yoichi Nakagawa
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Xerostomia: Few dry facts about dry mouth
Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2014 Xerostomia is the subjective feeling of oral dryness, which is often associated with hypofunction of the salivary gland. Xerostomia can also have a major impact on a patient′s oral health and quality of life.
Prasanna Kumar J Rao +7 more
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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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Singapore Dental Journal, 2015 This paper presents an overview of dry mouth, an important condition in the older population. Dry mouth will first be defined, followed by consideration of its occurrence. There will then be an overview of the leading causes of dry mouth. Next, the impact of dry mouth will be discussed in order to explain why it is a significant condition.
Ying Joanna, Ngo Di +1 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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ON “DRY MOUTH,” OR XEROSTOMIA [PDF]
The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, 1898 n ...
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