| Autor: |
's-Gravenmade, E. J., Vissink, A., Panders, A. K., Vermey, A. |
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Gerodontology; Winter1984, Vol. 3 Issue 4, p243-250, 8p, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs |
| Abstrakt: |
Hyposalivation results in the sensation of a dry mouth "subjective xerostomia." Besides the sensation of a dry mouth in serious conditions, distressing clinical symptoms are observed, e.g. difficulties in oral functioning, mucositis, progressive dental caries and nocturnal oral discomfort. A mucin-containing artificial saliva to relieve patients' complaints from xerostomia has been developed. Its chemical and physical properties are demonstrated. In a 3-year retrospective study the efficacy of this substitute and a CMC-containing saliva has been evaluated for a total of 137 patients. Patients were free in choosing a mucin- or CMC preparation. Ninety-six patients reported a considerable relief of their complaints with mucin-saliva, one patient wished to continue using the CMC product. To increase efficacy of the saliva substitute on intra-oral saliva reservoir has been developed for dentate and edentulous persons. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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