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P2X7 receptor deletion suppresses γ-radiation-induced hyposalivation [PDF]

American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, 2019
Head and neck cancer treatments typically involve a combination of surgery and radiotherapy, often leading to collateral damage to nearby tissues causing unwanted side effects. Radiation damage to salivary glands frequently leads to irreversible dysfunction by poorly understood mechanisms.
Kristy E, Gilman, Jean M, Camden, Rob R, Klein, Qionghui, Zhang, Gary A, Weisman, Kirsten H, Limesand   +5 more
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Semaglutide-associated hyposalivation: A report of case series

Medicine, 2023
Rationale: Obesity and diabetes of different types are considered global health risks with rising prevalence. In addition to low-calorie diet and daily exercise, several treatment options have been introduced to help patient in needs.
Hani Haytham Mawardi, Soulafa Adnan Almazrooa, Siraj Ahmed Dakhil, Ali Anwar Aboalola, Thamer Abdulmohsin Al-Ghalib, Rawah Talal Eshky, Adham Abdulmajeed Niyazi, Mohammed Haytham Mawardi   +7 more
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Parkinson's Disease and Salivary Issues: A Survey

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Salivary dysfunction, including xerostomia and drooling, is common in Parkinson's disease and further impairs oral health and quality of life, which are already compromised in this population. Their effective management demands deeper insight into the complexity of salivary dysfunction.
Beau D. M. van Dijk, Merel C. Verhoeff, Niels van der Aa, Frank Lobbezoo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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, S. Abati
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Potential Applications of Nano Silver Fluoride in the Prevention of Dental Caries in Older Adults: A Scoping Review

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Dental caries remains highly prevalent in older adults and represents a growing public health concern due to increased tooth retention, polypharmacy, hyposalivation and functional limitations. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is widely used for caries arrest in this population but causes undesirable tooth staining. Nano Silver Fluoride
Joel Acevedo Pico, Victor Gil Manich, Ruth Calleja Agudo, Gloria de Jaureguizar Marqués, Belisa Olmos   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating the relationship between hyposalivation and mucosal wetness [PDF]

Oral Diseases, 2010
Oral Diseases (2010) 17, 109–114Background:  Mucosal wetness (MW) reflects the layer of residual saliva that covers the oral mucosal surfaces.Objectives:  The aim of this study was to determine MW at different oral mucosa sites and to investigate the relationship between MW, unstimulated whole salivary flow rates (UWS) and Clinical Oral Dryness Score (
Osailan, S., Pramanik, R., Shirodaria, S., Challacombe, S. J., Proctor, G. B.   +4 more
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Implementing Clinical Practice Guidelines for Oral Care for (Frail) Older Patients: Facilitators, Barriers, and Recommendations

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The Dutch organisation for the development of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) in oral care known as the Kennisinstituut Mondzorg (KIMO) developed three CPGs to support professionals in oral care for (frail) older patients: (1) treatment of root caries, (2) xerostomia and hyposalivation related to medication and polypharmacy ...
Johanna Margaretha Kroese, Jan Joseph Mathieu Bruers   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sialometry of Upper Labial Minor Glands: A Clinical Approach by the Use of Weighing Method Schirmer’s Test Strips Paper

The Scientific World Journal, 2014
Objectives. To establish referential values ranges of hyposalivation and normosalivation for the salivary flow rate (SFR) of upper labial (LS) and palatal (PS) mucosa using Schirmer's test strips paper and as a second goal to determine the values ranges ...
Denise Pinheiro Falcão, Soraya Coelho Leal, Celi Novaes Vieira, Andy Wolff, Tayana Filgueira Galdino Almeida, Fernanda de Paula e Silva Nunes, Rivadávio Fernandes Batista de Amorim, Ana Cristina Bezerra   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of a Case‐Based Sleep Apnoea Education on the Knowledge, Attitudes and Confidence of Dental Hygiene Students—A Multicentre Intervention Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This pilot study aimed to explore knowledge, attitudes and confidence levels of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) before and after case‐based education among dental hygiene students. Moreover, to give an international perspective, this study included students from the US and Scandinavia. Methods A longitudinal multicentre study assessed
Ann‐Catrin André Kramer, Bridget Wright, Kristina Berggren, Linda Lundsbakken, Karelle Hopkins, Hanna Ahonen, Ulrika Lindmark   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Photobiomodulation Therapy in the Treatment of Oral Mucositis, Dysgeusia and Oral Dryness as Side-Effects of Head and Neck Radiotherapy in a Cancer Patient: A Case Report

Dentistry Journal, 2018
Successful management of oral mucositis, dysgeusia and oral dryness was made with five sessions of photobiomodulation. The severity of oral mucositis was measured according to the World Health Organization scale for the assessment of oral mucositis ...
Marwan El Mobadder, Fadi Farhat, Wassim El Mobadder, Samir Nammour   +3 more
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