Diagnosis and management of xerostomia and hyposalivation

Xerostomia, the subjective complaint of dry mouth, and hyposalivation remain a significant burden for many individuals. Diagnosis of xerostomia and salivary gland hypofunction is dependent upon a careful and detailed history and thorough oral examination. There exist many options for treatment and s...

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Published in:Therapeutics and clinical risk management 2015-01, Vol.11 (default), p.45-51
Main Authors: Villa, Alessandro, Connell, Christopher L, Abati, Silvio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acupuncture
Antidepressants
Cancer therapies
Care and treatment
Chronic illnesses
Dentistry
Diagnosis
Family medical history
Forecasts and trends
Head & neck cancer
Medical care
Medical diagnosis
Medicine
Mouth
Patients
Questionnaires
Radiation therapy
Review
Salivary gland diseases
Systematic review
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Summary:Xerostomia, the subjective complaint of dry mouth, and hyposalivation remain a significant burden for many individuals. Diagnosis of xerostomia and salivary gland hypofunction is dependent upon a careful and detailed history and thorough oral examination. There exist many options for treatment and symptom management: salivary stimulants, topical agents, saliva substitutes, and systemic sialogogues. The aim of this review is to investigate the current state of knowledge on management and treatment of patients affected by xerostomia and/or hyposalivation.
ISSN:1176-6336
1178-203X
1178-203X
DOI:10.2147/TCRM.S76282