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Oral microbiota in xerostomia patients - A preliminary study

Journal of Dental Sciences, 2022
Background/purpose: The estimated prevalence of xerostomia (lack of saliva) ranges from 10% to 50% of the general population. The oral cavity provides a multivariant environmental habitat to over 700 species of bacteria and fungi.
Chen-Tsung Weng, Shir-Ly Huang, Hui-Wen Yang, Chih-Chin Kao, Cheng-Chung Wei, Yu-Feng Huang   +5 more
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Salivary Pacemakers: A review

Dental Research Journal, 2012
Xerostomia is the medical term for the subjective complaint of dry mouth due to a lack of saliva. Xerostomia is sometimes colloquially called pasties, cottonmouth, drooth, doughmouth or des (like a desert).
Shriprasad Sarapur, H S Shilpashree
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Anticholinergic Medication and Caries Status Predict Xerostomia under 65

Dentistry Journal, 2023
The use of anticholinergic medications is increasing in younger ages, yet information about xerostomia, the most common anticholinergic side effect, is limited.
Hui Ling Cheah, Michael Gray, Shahenda Aboelmagd, Abdul Basir Barmak, Szilvia Arany   +4 more
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HUBUNGAN DERAJAT XEROSTOMIA DENGAN PH SALIVA PASCA RADIOTERAPI KANKER KEPALA LEHER

Jurnal Kedokteran Diponegoro, 2017
Latar belakang Radioterapi memberi efek destruktif pada kelenjar saliva yang menyebabkan xerostomia dan juga menurunnya kapasitas buffer saliva sehingga terjadi penurunan pH.
Novia Khoerunnisa, Farah Hendara Ningrum, Ch. Nawangsih Ch. Nawangsih   +2 more
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Magnetic Resonance and CT Imaging Biomarkers for Prediction of Acute and Chronic Radiation-Induced Xerostomia

Magnetochemistry, 2020
Xerostomia is a common adverse effect of radiation therapy at the head and neck area. Radiation-induced xerostomia can be severe and detrimental for the quality of life. Clinicians and radiologists have focused on the prevention of xerostomia as feasible,
Anastasia Katsavochristou, Dimitrios Koumoulis   +1 more
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The effect of xerostomia on the quality of life of controlled and uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus patients

Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry, 2023
Introduction: One of type 2 diabetes mellitus oral manifestations is xerostomia. Xerostomia can cause various problems, such as difficulty of eating, chewing and swallowing, so that it can affect the quality of life.
Sectio Aprista, Surya Nelis, Avina Anin Nasia, Yoghi Bagus Prabowo   +3 more
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Tatalaksana komprehensif pasien severe xerostomia yang dipicu oleh faktor depresi dan kecemasan: laporan kasus

Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Padjadjaran, 2023
ABSTRAK Pendahuluan: Xerostomia merupakan keluhan subjektif mulut kering yang dapat disebabkan oleh penurunan sekresi saliva. Sekresi saliva dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor seperti faktor usia, terapi radiasi kanker, medikasi, faktor psikologis, serta ...
Amira Shafuria, Tenny Setiani Dewi
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“Dry Mouth” From the Perspective of Traditional Persian Medicine and Comparison with Current Management

Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2015
Xerostomia is a common problem, particularly in an elderly population, with a range of causes that affect important aspects of life, such as chewing, swallowing, and speaking.
Ghazaleh Heydarirad MD, Rasool Choopani MD, PhD   +1 more
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Alterations in Oral Microbiota of Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma Patients With Xerostomia After Radioiodine Therapy

Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2022
Background and AimsOral xerostomia remains one of the most common complications of differentiated thyroid carcinoma patients (DTC) after radioiodine therapy (RAI). Environmental factors in the etiology of xerostomia are largely unknown.
Baiqiang Lin, Fuya Zhao, Fuya Zhao, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Jiayu Sun, Jiayu Sun, Jing Feng, Lei Zhao, Haoran Wang, Hongye Chen, Wei Yan, Xiao Guo, Shang Shi, Zhiyong Li, Shuang Wang, Yu Lu, Jianjun Zheng, Jianjun Zheng, Yunwei Wei, Yunwei Wei, Yunwei Wei   +22 more
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Prevalence of xerostomia in patients with a history of COVID-19 infection: A cross-sectional study [PDF]

Journal of Research in Clinical Medicine
Introduction: Dysfunction of salivary glands in patients with a history of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection are a prevalent clinical finding. However, the impact of these salivary disorders on the clinical experience of xerostomia has been less ...
Seyyed Sajjad Pishva, Mohammad Jafariheydarlou, Razieh Parizad, Sajjad Ghasemi, Negar Sarrafan   +4 more
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