Factors Associated with Hyposalivation in Brazilian Adults

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the occurrence of hyposalivation in Brazilian adults and its association with individual determinants, such as the use of medications, systemic conditions, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study with 402 adults was developed....

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Published in:Pesquisa brasileira em odontopediatria e clínica integrada 2024, Vol.24
Main Authors: Carvalho, Handerson Nunes de, Santos, Yuri Lins dos, Lima, Kenio Costa de, Bernardino, Ítalo de Macedo, Granville-Garcia, Ana Flávia, Firmino, Ramon Targino, Costa, Edja Maria Melo de Brito
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Language:English
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DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
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Summary:ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the occurrence of hyposalivation in Brazilian adults and its association with individual determinants, such as the use of medications, systemic conditions, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study with 402 adults was developed. Information was collected on sociodemographic and general health characteristics, and sialometry was performed with stimulated salivary flow. It indicated low salivary flow when ≤ 0.7 mL/min. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted using a decision tree (p
ISSN:1519-0501
1983-4632
1983-4632
DOI:10.1590/pboci.2024.014