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. 1995 Jul;126(7):1012-7.
doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.1995.0277.

Salivary function and hypertension: a review of the literature and a case report

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Salivary function and hypertension: a review of the literature and a case report

C F Streckfus. J Am Dent Assoc. 1995 Jul.

Abstract

Limited evidence suggests a relationship between the use of antihypertensive medications and reduced salivary function. This article provides a review of the literature concerning the relationship between hypertension, hypertensive therapy and salivary function. A case report is presented to illustrate changes in salivary function in response to different types of antihypertensive medications.

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