Salivary stimulatory effect of novel low level transcutaneous electro neurostimulator in geriatric patients with xerostomia.
BMC Oral Health
; 23(1): 334, 2023 05 28.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Xerostomia (dryness of the mouth) is one of the most common long-term consequences of ageing, and it causes a tremendous impact on the function and morphology of the salivary ductal system. As a consequence, it leads to a decrease in the amount of salivary output and also affects the overall quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine whether electrostimulation using a custom designed transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device will help to improve the quality of secreted saliva following electrostimulation.METHODS:
One hundred thirty-five participants underwent the intervention for three months, twice daily (80 Hz). Pre-intervention and post-intervention unstimulated saliva were collected. Parameters such as salivary pH, cortisol level, salivary antioxidants, total protein, the viscosity of saliva, and microbial carriage were analysed.RESULTS:
Salivary pH, cortisol, microbial cultures, viscosity, and antioxidants showed a significant difference at the end of the 3rd month (p < 0.05). Irrespective of the patient's age, gender, and common underlying systemic illnesses (diabetes and hypertension), a significant change in the quality of the salivary analytes was observed.CONCLUSION:
The study emphasises the use of a custom designed TENS device in improving the quality of secreted saliva among old patients with oral dryness.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Xerostomia
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article