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Effect of Xerostomia and Hyposalivation on Quality of Life in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2021 Background and purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of xerostomia and hyposalivation on quality of life in patients receiving chemotherapy and evaluating unstimulated salivary flow rate in these patients. Materials and methods: This
Tahereh Molania +5 more
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Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.Abstract Background Non‐motor symptoms, especially autonomic dysfunction, are major contributors to disability and decreased quality of life in Parkinson's disease (PD). Despite being common and having a wide range of clinical facets, exocrine gland dysfunction is still not well recognized and managed.
Renato P. Munhoz +2 more
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Australian Endodontic Journal, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Head and neck radiotherapy (HNRT) can expose teeth to moderate radiation doses, yet the effects on root dentine under clinically relevant conditions remain unclear. This in vitro study compared dentine subjected to 0, 30, or 50 Gy IMRT. Palatal roots from 35 maxillary molars were allocated to non‐irradiated, 30 Gy (oropharyngeal simulation ...
Anna Victória Costa Serique +11 more
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The use of BokaFlo™ instrument to measure salivary flow
BMC Oral Health, 2021 Background Dry mouth currently affects roughly 20% of the population and is a condition characterized by chronic hyposalivation and/or subjective reports of xerostomia.
Braden S. Fallon +7 more
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European Journal of Oral Sciences, EarlyView.Abstract This study evaluated salivary fluoride (F) bioavailability during diurnal and nocturnal periods after using a high‐fluoride or regular dentifrice. Fifteen healthy adults participated in a double‐blind crossover study, brushing with either a 1450 ppm F or 5000 ppm F dentifrice.
Guereth Carvalho +3 more
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Armaghane Danesh Bimonthly Journal, 2021 Background and aim: Saliva is one of the most important body fluids. The lack of this fluid has many outcomes for the patient. The aim of this study was to detect objective and subjective dry mouth in individuals with no oro-dental complications in ...
Maryam Zahed +6 more
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Association between crack cocaine use and reduced salivary flow
Brazilian Oral Research, 2017 Crack cocaine use appears to have an impact on oral conditions. However, changes in the salivary flow among crack users have not been fully clarified.
Raquel Pippi ANTONIAZZI +4 more
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Gerodontology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated the relationship between nutritional status and the oral health of older adults (aged 75 years or older). The PECO focus question was, ‘What is the occurrence, association and impact of nutritional state on the oral health outcomes and its management in older adults?’ Methods A ...
Kittipit Srisanoi +8 more
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Factors Associated with Hyposalivation in Brazilian Adults
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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Electronic Physician, 2017 Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease which can have numerous physical effects for patient. Xerostomia is one of these complications.
Tahereh Molania +5 more
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