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The use of BokaFlo™ instrument to measure salivary flow
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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Assessing the determination of salivary electrolytes and anti-Ro and anti-La antibodies for the diagnosis of Sjogren s syndrome (SS) [PDF]
The aim of this study was to assess changes in salivary electrolyte flow and composition and the presence of anti-Ro/SSA and anti-La/SSB serum and saliva antibodies and their implications for the non-invasive diagnosis of SS. Study design: 73 patients
Albiero, Eduardo +7 more
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Association between crack cocaine use and reduced salivary flow
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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Salivary gland dysplasia in fgf10 heterozygous mice:A new mouse model of xerostomia [PDF]
Xerostomia, or chronic dry mouth, is a common syndrome caused by a lack of saliva that can lead to severe eating difficulties, dental caries and oral candida infections.
Chatzeli, L. +3 more
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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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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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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
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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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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An expert opinion from the European College of Gerodontology and the European Geriatric Medicine Society : European policy recommendations on oral health in older adults [PDF]
This is an expert opinion paper on oral health policy recommendations for older adults in Europe, with particular focus on frail and care-dependent persons, that the European College of Gerodontology (ECG) and the European Geriatric Medicine Society ...
Hajto-Bryk, Justyna +9 more
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