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Review
. 1992 Feb;58(2):140-3.

Management of xerostomia

J B Epstein  1 , P Stevenson-Moore, C Scully
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  • PMID: 1739880
Review

Management of xerostomia

J B Epstein et al. J Can Dent Assoc. 1992 Feb.

Abstract

Xerostomia (dry mouth) is an unpleasant condition that is common after radiotherapy to the head and neck, although it may have other causes. A review of the management of xerostomia, as well as the prevention and management of the oral soft tissue and dental complications resulting from xerostomia, is provided.

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