CORRELATION OF XEROSTOMIA AND ORAL HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE ELDERLY
Xerostomia is the subjective feeling of abnormal dry mouth. It is sometimes, but not necessarily accompanied by the reduction of salivary flow. Xerostomia can produce serious negative effects on the individual�s oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) by affecting dietary habits, nutritional...
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[Yogyakarta] : Universitas Gadjah Mada
2014
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