Management of xerostomia in the irradiated patient.
Symptomatic management of xerostomia in the head and neck radiation patient often is a palliative process at best. There are secondary clinical effects, however, that require definitive management. Use of fluorides, antimicrobial rinses, saliva substitutes, and sialagogues is discussed.
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Department of Dental Oncology, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston.
D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D009055:Mouth / Q000382:microbiology; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012463:Saliva / Q000528:radiation effects; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*