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XEROSTOMIA
Abnormal dryness of the mouth due to
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depression), recreational drugs.
provide significantly better relief of
Dehydration
symptoms in patients suffering from chronic
Dry mouth increases your chances of
developing tooth decay and periodontal
insufficient secretion of saliva
disease. Makes your mouth sore and
Some of the Signs and Symptoms:
uncomfortable. Causes difficulties in
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Dry feeling in the mouth
speaking.
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Difficulty swallowing
Saliva stimulants:
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Altered taste sensation
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Burning sensation in the mouth
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Cracked lips
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Mouth sores
Side effect of medications
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Medical treatment such as chemotherapy to
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Chemotherapy for cancer
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Some health conditions (for example:
diabetes, Sjorgen's syndrome, scleroderma)
Psychogenic (anxiety, stress and
Alcohol-free mouth wash and frequently
Sialogogue medications such as pilocarpine
There were significant reductions in
patients’ reporting severe dry mouth,
sticky saliva, needing to sip water to
swallow food, and waking up at night to
drink water.
Electrostimulation Device
stimulate salivary flow, and slow the loss of
Sends electrostimulation using the oral
functional salivary gland tissue. Pilocarpine
mucosa to the lingual nerve enhancing
HCI has been shown to be effective when
salivary reflex.
used as a mouthwash for one minute in
healthy individuals. Some clinicians have
the head and neck area
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Sugar-free gum, mints or lozegens.
rinsing with water.
Causes of Xerostomia:
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radiation-induced xerostomia.
also prescribed 5mg pilocarpine lollipops for
20 to 30 seconds, approximately every two
hours.
Used in ten minute sessions per hour; it
increased the amount of saliva secreted
by salivary glands.
Study carried out in 13 countries by
reputable universities.Convenient to use,
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Acupuncture:
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Study has showed that acupuncture
electrical impulses are not felt by the
compared with group oral care education
patient.
worn by the patient like a night guard,
Dental Team Role
References
1.
1.Douglas, L. ” Profile in Oral Health: substances
for targeting xerostomia.”Hygiene and prevention
• Recognizing & informing the patients
• Consulting about their self-oral
hygiene care
• Recommending a change in their
routine or other medications
• Utilizing the Saliography
profile in oral health. 3(2013):124-1270.
http://www.dentaltown.com/dentaltown/article.aspx?
i=314&aid=4315
2. Kim, J.H, Ahn ,H.J, Choi, J.H, Jung ,D.W
,Kwon, J.S .”Effect of 0.1% pilocarpine mouthwash
on xerostomia: double-blind, randomized controlled
Xerostomia
Aka DRY MOUTH
trial”. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 41(2014):226235.Print
Dental Care
Frequent dental checkups are important
if you have dry mouth. This will minimize
dental decay and periodontal disease
Fluoride or other preventive products
may be recommended by your dentist to
prevent formation of cavities
Good home care is of utmost importance
for people with xerostomia. Brush twice a
day, and floss or use interdental irrigator
to clean between teeth once daily.
3 Simcock1,R., Fallowfield2,L., Monson2,K., SolisTrapala3,L, Parlour2,L., Langridge2,C.,
Jenkins2,V. “ ARIX: A randomised trial of
acupuncture v oral care sessions in patients with
chronic xerostomia following treatment of head and
neck cancer *” on behalf of the ARIX Steering
Committee
4. Strietzel, F. (2011). Efficacy and Safety of an
Intraoral Electrostimulation Device for Xerostomia
Relief. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 63(1), 180-
190. Retrieved February 9, 2015, from
PubMed-NCBI
4.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/24/acu
puncture-dry-mouth-xerostomia-head-and-neckcancer_n_2009778.html
Presenters:
Cristhian Galindo
Irina Mamadaliyeva-baazova
ShuFen Zhou