Assessment of Xerostomia or Hyposalivation among Smokers Using the Modified Schirmer Test in the Saudi Population: A Cross-sectional Study

Assessment of Xerostomia or Hyposalivation among Smokers Using the Modified Schirmer Test in the Saudi Population: A Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: Saliva is essential for maintaining homeostasis in the oral cavity through its various components. A decrease in Salivary Flow Rate (SFR) has various deleterious effects on the oral tissues. Several factors can alter salivary flow, and one such factor is smoking. Therefore, this study...

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Main Author: Saeed Abdullah Arem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
homeostasis
dry mouth
saliva
salivary flow rate
Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/18847/64422_CE[Ra1]_F(IS)_QC&REF(AN_IS)_PF1(AKA_OM)_PFA(AKA_OM)_PN(KM).pdf

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