Hyposalivation and Xerostomia: Prevalence and Associated Factors in the Elderly

Hyposalivation and Xerostomia: Prevalence and Associated Factors in the Elderly

In the elderly, many chronic diseases and systemic conditions, medications, and salivary dysfunctions, mostly caused by therapeutic radiation and chemotherapy, are associated with hyposalivation and xerostomia, affecting quality of life. The purpose of this study was to identify and evaluate potenti...

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Main Authors: Inês Caetano Santos, Ana Rita Dias, Joana Maximiano, Ana Cristina Manso, Mário Polido, Luís Proença, José João Mendes, Helena Canhão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Medical Sciences Forum
Subjects:
xerostomia
hyposalivation
geriatrics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9992/22/1/33

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