Prevalence of xerostomia and its association with systemic diseases and medications in the elderly: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence of xerostomia and its association with systemic diseases and medications in the elderly: a cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry mouth syndrome or xerostomia is defined as decreased salivary flow or hypofunction of salivary glands. Its origins are multicausal and might be the result of a change in the salivary glands or a systemic imbalance. OBJECTIVE: To ascertain the prevalence of self-reported...

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Main Authors: Cindel Balbinot Fornari, Daniel Bergonci, Cauane Bruna Stein, Bernardo Antonio Agostini, Lilian Rigo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Paulista de Medicina 2021-06-01
Series:São Paulo Medical Journal
Subjects:
Chronic disease
Diabetes mellitus
Drug effects [subheading]
Aged
Xerostomia
Elderly
Diabetes
Effect of drugs
Hyposalivation
Dry mouth
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