Management of xerostomia and salivary gland hypofunction.
Xerostomia and salivary gland hypofunction are conditions that have been associated with increased prevalence of caries, periodontitis, and candidiasis. Oral health care providers must be aware of the etiologies and clinical manifestations of salivary gland hypofunction in order to identify patients with this condition and to prevent its potential complications. The various modalities available to manage this condition range from frequent sips of water to the intake of systemic medications like pilocarpine or cevimeline.
University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Division of Periodontology, Diagnostic Sciences and Dental Hygiene, Los Angeles 90089-0641, USA.
Saravanan
S
Ram
Satish
S
Kumar
Mahvash
M
Navazesh
D000367:Age Factors; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000517:prevention & control; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D004032:Diet; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D054327:Lubricants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018721:Muscarinic Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012463:Saliva / Q000378:metabolism; D012464:Saliva, Artificial / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
D054327:Lubricants; D018721:Muscarinic Agonists; D012464:Saliva, Artificial