Xerostomia--clinical evaluation and treatment in general practice.
J Calif Dent Assoc
; 28(12): 933-41, 2000 Dec.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11323948
ABSTRACT
Xerostomia is a common symptom with various causes that, if ignored, can lead to serious oral consequences. Clinical evaluation of patients complaining of dry mouth must include some additional history and specific examination of the salivary glands, oral mucosa, and teeth. Additional evaluation may include consultation with the patient's physician, request for microbial culture, or labial salivary gland biopsy. No one form of treatment for patients with chronic xerostomia is sufficient, but comprehensive treatment is effective in improving patient oral comfort and function and preventing unnecessary loss of teeth. This treatment must include ongoing dental caries prevention and treatment, salivary flow stimulation, recognition and treatment of oral candidiasis, selective use of saliva substitutes, and possible changes in the patients' prescription and nonprescription drug use.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Xerostomia
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Evaluation_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Calif Dent Assoc
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos