Aloe vera for Dry Mouth Denture Patients – Palliative Therapy
Introduction: Xerostomia (dry mouth) is dryness of the mouth which is due to reduced salivary flow. Lack of adequate saliva causes discomfort in denture wearing patients and decreases retention of dentures. The ability of saliva to wet the tissue surface is one of the most important properties f...
Main Authors: | Abdul Habeeb Bin Mohsin, S Varalakshmi Reddy, M Praveen Kumar, Sarah Samee |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2017-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/10036/25084_CE[Ra1]_F(GH)_PF1(RU_VTNE)_PFA(PNE).pdf |
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