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Dry mouth – An overview

open access: yesSingapore 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
openaire   +2 more sources

ON “DRY MOUTH,” OR XEROSTOMIA [PDF]

open access: yesThe American Journal of the Medical Sciences, 1898
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Dry mouth diagnosis and saliva substitutes ─ A review from a textural perspective.

open access: yesJournal of texture studies, 2020
The aim of this review is to assess the objective and subjective diagnosis, as well as symptomatic topical treatment of dry mouth conditions with a clear focus on textural perspective.
Jing Hu   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A case-control study to evaluate salivary cortisol levels in patients with dry mouth

open access: yesJournal 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
doaj   +1 more source

Transient activation of the Hedgehog-Gli pathway rescues radiotherapy-induced dry mouth via recovering salivary gland resident macrophages

open access: yesCancer Research, 2020
These findings illuminate a novel direction for developing effective treatment of irreversible dry mouth, which is common after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer and for which no effective treatments are available.
Qingguo Zhao   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Comparison of sesame oil wafers and lozenges as saliva substitutes for dry mouth in head and neck cancer patients: A crossover randomized control trial

open access: yesPakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Background: Dry mouth is a condition associated with significant morbidity. It not only causes discomfort but also increases risk of many health and oral health problems.
Muhammad Abbas Amanat   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of Efficacy of an Herbal Compound on Dry Mouth in Patients With Head and Neck Cancers

open access: yesJournal 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
doaj   +1 more source

Changes in denture retention with denture adhesives and oral moisturizers for the oral cavity: an in vitro study

open access: yesBMC 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
doaj   +1 more source

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