Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
. 2011 Sep-Oct;23(6):56-61.

Xerostomia: diagnosis and management in dental practice

Salim Rayman  1 , Elvir Dincer, Khalid Almas
Affiliations
  • PMID: 22132657

Xerostomia: diagnosis and management in dental practice

Salim Rayman et al. Todays FDA. 2011 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Xerostomia is a subjective sensation of oral dryness. It is caused by many factors, among them, hypo/hyper salivation. This article covers the etiology, local and systemic factors related to dryness of the mouth, its diagnosis, and clinical and at-home management of the syndrome. It also reviews the role of dental hygiene intervention to improve and promote the patient's quality of life. It is hoped this review will help dental health care providers better respond to patients afflicted with xerostomia.

PubMed Disclaimer

Republished from