Sjögren's syndrome: diagnosis and management of oral complications.
Sjogren's syndrome, a common autoimmune disease process, is characterized by destruction of exocrine (including the lacrimal and salivary) glands. Patients with this disorder may initially complain of a dry mouth or have rapid onset of new carious lesions. Here, a case of Sjogren's syndrome is presented that was initially diagnosed because of dental complaints, and long-term treatment of Sjogren's patients is discussed.
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Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine, University of Iowa College of Dentistry 52242, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill / Q000379:methods; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*