Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3139621 | The Journal of the American Dental Association | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The few clinical research studies published on the topic of hyposalivation and denture retention represent a low level of evidence for establishing clinical practice guidelines. The authors found that they could make no conclusions regarding the treatment effects of hyposalivation on denture retention. The article provides a literature review regarding the etiologies and clinical presentation of salivary disorders and xerostomia in elderly people, the role of saliva in denture retention, the effect of dry mouth on denture use and the treatment of dry mouth problems in denture wearers. Prospective clinical trials are needed to establish a framework for evidence-based treatment of denture-wearing patients experiencing dry mouth.
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Authors
Michael DDS, MD, Leila BDS, DMD, MMSc, Jonathan A. DMD, FDS, RCS,