title: An aid to the management of xerostomia in the partially dentate patient.
abstract: Xerostomia is becoming more frequently encountered, often in relation to the use of pharmacological agents. This paper describes the management of a patient with xerostomia, both in terms of her dry mucosa and the difficulties in constructing new dentures.
authors.affiliation: Division of Restorative Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute, Worsley Building, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9LU.
authors.forename: Helen L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Craddock
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003779:Denture Design; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008334:Mandible; D012464:Saliva, Artificial / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D012464:Saliva, Artificial