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Self-reported oral and general health related to xerostomia, hyposalivation, and quality of life among caries active younger adults.

, 2020
Younger caries active adult patients reported significantly more xerostomia and hyposalivation compared to caries inactive patients. Xerostomia and hyposalivation were inversely related to perceptions of oral and general health, but not to quality of ...
Arnetz, Judith E., Tegelberg, Åke, Arnetz, Judith E,, Arnetz, Judith E, Birkhed, Dowen, Flink, Håkan,, Arnetz, Judith E.,, Flink, Håkan, Tegelberg, Åke,, Birkhed, Dowen,   +9 more
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Treatment of xerostomia and hyposalivation in the elderly: A systematic review

Medicina Oral Patología Oral y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
Therapeutic strategies for xerostomia, regardless of etiology, have so far not had definitive or clearly effective results.To systematically revise the latest scientific evidence available regarding the treatment of dry mouth, regardless of the cause of the problem.The literature search was conducted in March 2015, using the Medline and Embase ...
Gil-Montoya, J-A, Silvestre, F-J, Barrios, R, Silvestre-Rangil, J   +3 more
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Sex Differences in Health‐Related Quality of Life in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer—A Prospective Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To analyse sex differences in health‐related quality of life (HRQL) before, during and up to 3 months posttreatment of head and neck cancer, and to examine the importance of salivary secretion rate for HRQL posttreatment. Methods Patients were recruited before starting curative oncologic treatment.
Niklas Bohm, Charlott Karlsson, Caterina Finizia, Jessica Skoogh Andersson, Annica Almståhl   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Dental Caries in Persons With or Without Long‐Term Experience of Positive Airway Pressure‐Treated Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oral dryness is common in persons with untreated obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) as well as in those using positive airway pressure (PAP). OSA with or without PAP treatment could therefore be a risk factor of dental caries. Objectives To describe and compare the prevalence of dental caries among persons with or without PAP‐treated OSA.
H. Ahonen, K. Berggren, C. Kvarnvik, O. Sunnergren, U. Lindmark, A. Broström, M. Stensson   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of TCAs and Gabapentin on Saliva and BMI in Adults With Xerostomia

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
In adults with medication‐related xerostomia, tricyclic antidepressant and gabapentin use were not independently associated with BMI or oral dryness after adjustment. Instead, female sex, anticholinergic burden, obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, thyroid disease, depression and race demonstrated stronger associations with reduced salivary flow and greater ...
Waldir Martineli Filho, Andre Pedroso, Alhanoof Khaled Alarfaj, Karina Dutra Pinto Pereira, Abdul Basir Barmak, Szilvia Arany   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Wettability of saliva substitutes across various denture base fabrication techniques

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose The present study evaluated the contact angles (CAs) of four denture base materials subjected to different surface treatments using deionized water and saliva substitutes. Material and Methods A total of 32 rectangular specimens were manufactured using four different denture base materials: heat‐cured compression molded Lucitone 199 (C)
Paul Mikhail, Igor Pesun, Francisco Azpiazu‐Flores, Rodrigo França   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characteristics of Oral Abnormalities in Liver Transplant Candidates

International Journal of Organ Transplantation Medicine, 2010
Background: Several oral mucosal abnormalities have been reported to occur more frequently in patients with liver disease. It has, however, not been determined if these conditions are related to the disease or are manifestationsof extraneous factors not ...
J Guggenheimer, JM Close, B Eghtesad, C Shay   +3 more
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Oral Microbiome in Systemic Autoimmune Diseases: A Systematic Review

Oral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The oral cavity represents a key but underexplored interface between host immunity and microbial communities. The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize current literature on oral microbiota alterations in systemic autoimmune diseases.
Sophie Jung, Eirini Militsi, Olivier Huck   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnosis and management of xerostomia and hyposalivation

, 2015
Xerostomia, the subjective complaint of dry mouth, and hyposalivation remain a significant burden for many individuals. Diagnosis of xerostomia and salivary gland hypofunction is dependent upon a careful and detailed history and thorough oral examination.
Abati, Silvio, Connell, Christopher L, Villa, Alessandro   +2 more
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Engineered nanozyme immunomodulator for xerostomia treatment via regulating submandibular salivary gland

Materials Today Bio
Xerostomia, or dry mouth, manifests as a symptom of hyposalivation. Current clinical management primarily relies on palliative therapies to alleviate symptoms.
Xinyu Tao, Rui Zhao, Ye Fang, Minjie Chen, Cong Xu, Yujuan Zhu, Zhifeng Gu   +6 more
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