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Clinical diagnosis of hyposalivation in hospitalized patients [PDF]
Journal of Applied Oral Science, 2012 OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical criteria for the diagnosis of hyposalivation in hospitalized patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A clinical study was carried out on 145 subjects (48 males; 97 females; aged 20 to
Soraya de Azambuja Berti-Couto +9 more
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Prevalence of hyposalivation and associated factors in survivors of head and neck cancer treated with radiotherapy [PDF]
Journal of Applied Oral Science, 2021 Hyposalivation and sensation of dry mouth (xerostomia) are one of the most common adverse effects in the treatment of patients with head and neck cancer.
Riéli Elis Schulz +6 more
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Hyposalivation and Xerostomia: Prevalence and Associated Factors in the Elderly
Medical Sciences Forum, 2023 In the elderly, many chronic diseases and systemic conditions, medications, and salivary dysfunctions, mostly caused by therapeutic radiation and chemotherapy, are associated with hyposalivation and xerostomia, affecting quality of life.
Inês Caetano Santos +7 more
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Hyposalivation but not Sjögren’s syndrome associated with microbial dysbiosis in women [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 BackgroundSaliva modulates the environment of the oral biofilm through pH buffer, microbial attachment to host surfaces, and nutritional source. The ecology of stress occurs when a physical factor adversely impacts an ecosystem or its biotic components ...
Carlos Saúco +11 more
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High anticholinergic burden and hyposalivation and xerostomia in the elderly [PDF]
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, 2023 The aim was to study the association between high anticholinergic burden and hyposalivation and xerostomia among older people. Anticholinergic drugs have been shown to cause xerostomia and hyposalivation. Yet there are few studies on the association between anticholinergic burden and hyposalivation and xerostomia in the elderly.
Juuso, Stenbäck +5 more
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Prevalence of xerostomia and hyposalivation in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground Oral health challenges in older individuals are often intensified by physiological and pathological changes associated with aging, leading to several oral conditions. Xerostomia and hyposalivation are common problems affecting quality of life.
Kanyanuth Boonyoung +4 more
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Diagnosis and management of xerostomia and hyposalivation
Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, 2014 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. There exist many options for treatment and symptom management: salivary stimulants, topical agents,
A. Villa, C. L. Connell, ABATI , SILVIO
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Factors Associated with Hyposalivation in Brazilian Adults [PDF]
Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada, 2023 Objective: To determine the occurrence of hyposalivation in Brazilian adults and its association with individual determinants, such as the use of medications, systemic conditions, smoking, and alcohol consumption.
Handerson Nunes de Carvalho +6 more
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Frequency of salivary flow rate measurements in Sweden 2008–2024 [PDF]
Acta Odontologica ScandinavicaObjective: Saliva flow rate measurement (SFRM) is a prerequisite for accurate diagnosis of hyposalivation, but national data about the frequency of SFRM conducted in the Swedish population are lacking. The objective was to describe performed SFRMs in the
Håkan Flink +3 more
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Dry Mouth by Report or by Measure? Comparison of Fox and Xerostomia Inventory Scores with Sialometry [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground Despite its high prevalence, xerostomia remains frequently misunderstood and often incorrectly assumed to be synonymous with reduced salivary flow. In reality, these two terms- xerostomia and hyposalivation - are not interchangeable.
Magdalena Ostrowska +6 more
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