Association of Xerostomia and Assessment of Salivary Flow Using Modified Schirmer Test among Smokers and Healthy Individuals: A Preliminary Study
Background and Objective: Several oral diseases such as dental caries, periodontitis and oral infections can be a major concern in patients suffering from mouth dryness. Whole mouth salivary flow is affected by many factors which may include habits like smoking. The aim of the present study was...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3846/70-6650_E(C)_F(T)_PF1(VP_SH)_PFA(H)_PF2(RKH)_(NJH)).pdf |
| Summary: | Background and Objective: Several oral diseases such as dental
caries, periodontitis and oral infections can be a major concern
in patients suffering from mouth dryness. Whole mouth salivary
flow is affected by many factors which may include habits like
smoking. The aim of the present study was to investigate the
incidence of xerostomia and hyposalivation among smokers.
Materials and Methods: The study groups included 60 smokers
and 60 healthy non-tobacco users as case and control groups
respectively. A questionnaire was used to collect the smoking
habits and symptoms associated with xerostomia. Measurement
of unstimulated whole mouth salivary flow for three minutes
was performed using modified Schirmer test. The results were
subjected to statistical analysis.
Results: The prevalence of xerostomia symptom was 37% in
smokers and it was 13% in non-smokers, with a statistically
significant difference between groups (p=0.003). The prevalence
of hyposalivation was 43% in smokers, whereas it was only 8%
in the control group (p< 0.001).
Conclusion: Xerostomia symptoms with significant reduction
in unstimulated whole mouth salivary flow were associated with
long term smoking. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |