Dental management and treatment of xerostomic patients.
Saliva is extremely important for the health and comfort of the oral cavity. Diminution in salivary flow is accompanied by a plethora of problems. A salivary flow inadequate to protect the oral cavity may be an occult condition. Dentists should evaluate those patients presenting with a high incidence or increased incidence of dental caries for a decreased salivary flow. We have presented diagnostic aids, management techniques and treatment modalities for these patients.
Haveman
C W
CW
Department of General Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA.
Redding
S W
SW
D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010349:Patient Compliance; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D005460:Fluorides, Topical