title: Management of dry mouth.
abstract: Dry mouth is a common complaint and, when associated with salivary gland dysfunction, a significant problem. Accurate and complete diagnosis of the patient with complaints of xerostomia is essential. Management should be directed to relief of symptoms, control of oral disease, and improvement in salivary function. With a systematic approach and aggressive management, most dry mouth patients can achieve oral comfort and adequate oral function.
authors.affiliation: Gene Therapy and Therapeutics Branch, National Institute of Dental Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-1190, USA.
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Fox
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D009055:Mouth / Q000502:physiology; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D010277:Parasympathomimetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010862:Pilocarpine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012463:Saliva / Q000378:metabolism; D012464:Saliva, Artificial / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D014867:Water; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D010277:Parasympathomimetics; D012464:Saliva, Artificial; D010862:Pilocarpine; D014867:Water