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...
Hovedforfatter: | Saeed Abdullah Arem |
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Format: | Article |
Sprog: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2023-12-01
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Serier: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online adgang: | 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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