Late Oral Complications Caused by Head and Neck Radiotherapy: Clinical and Laboratory Study
eJournal of Oral Maxillofacial Research, 2020 Objectives: The aim of presented cross-sectional and observational study was to determine the prevalence of late oral complications of patients with head and neck cancer who underwent radiotherapy, by clinical and laboratory analyses.
Adriane C. Martinez +6 more
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Effectiveness of malic acid 1% in patients with xerostomia induced by antihypertensive drugs [PDF]
, 2013 Assessing the clinical effectiveness of a topical sialogogue on spray (malic acid, 1%) in the treatment of xerostomia induced by antihypertensive drugs. Study Design: This research has been carried out through a randomized double-blind clinical trial. 45
Aguilar Salvatierra, Antonio +5 more
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Prevalence of xerostomia in patients attending Shorish dental speciality in Sulaimani city [PDF]
, 2015 Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of xerostomia among dental patients and explo - re the possible risk factors and symptoms associated with this condition.
Abdullah, Mustafa Jamel
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Hyposalivation and Xerostomia in Dentate Older Adults [PDF]
The Journal of the American Dental Association, 2010 Older adults are susceptible to reduced saliva production related to certain medications, radiation and chronic conditions. Many of these people have many physical and oral health problems and limited access to dental care. The use of effective screening tools for xerostomia and hyposalivation would be helpful in identifying those at risk.
R Constance, Wiener +6 more
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Biomarker profiles in serum and saliva of experimental Sjögren's syndrome: associations with specific autoimmune manifestations [PDF]
, 2008 Introduction Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a systemic autoimmune disease that mainly targets the exocrine glands. The aim of this study was to investigate the involvement of 87 proteins measured in serum and 75 proteins analyzed in saliva in spontaneous ...
Delaleu, Nicolas Hervé +3 more
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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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Sensibility and taste alterations after impacted lower third molar extractions. A prospective cohort study [PDF]
, 2013 Objectives: To determine the incidence, severity and duration of lingual tactile and gustatory function impairments after lower third molar removal. Study Design: Prospective cohort study with intra-subject measures of 16 patients undergoing lower third ...
Barbosa de Figueiredo, Rui Pedro +4 more
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Evaluation of Xerostomia and salivary flow rate in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis [PDF]
, 2015 Background: One of the most common causes of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto´s Thyroiditis (HT). Early detection of dry mouth is critical in preserving and promoting systemic and oral health.
Agha-Hosseini, Farzaneh +2 more
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A Framework to Establish Diet and Nutrition Competencies for Oral Health Care Education
Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective: To prevent and manage oral disease, oral health care practitioners (OHCPs) must provide dietary counseling based on nutrition science. OHCPs are often ill‐equipped to provide such counseling due to fragmented and inadequate dietary education, which is typically attributed to limited curricular time or appropriately qualified faculty.
Teresa A. Marshall +2 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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