Xerostomia : Analysis among dental patients
Joint Authors
al-Naimi, Karama MT.
al-Sunduq, Tahani A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 5, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2005), pp.108-113, 6 p.
Publisher
University of Mosul College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2005-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The present study was conducted to estimate the incidence of xerostomia (dry mouth) among 200 dental patients had different systemic diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular (CV) problems, anemia, arthritis and cancer.
Distribution of xerostomia according to the type of systemic disease, age and sex was analyzed.
In this study, 64 % of total patient represent xerostomia, 24.5 % of xerostomic cases were males, while 39.5 % were females.
Incidence of xerostomia was correlated directly with age where 16 % of xerostomic patients were limited in age group between 21–40 years, while 48 % of xerostomic patients were limited in the age group between 41–60 years.
The results concluded that systemic disease played role in development of xerostomia which could be due to underlying medical condition, or due to their medication intake.
Patients complained from xerostomia were instructed for good oral hygiene and increase their water intake.
In certain cases, pilocarpine was indicated to relieve their symptoms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Naimi, Karama MT.& al-Sunduq, Tahani A.. 2005. Xerostomia : Analysis among dental patients. al-Rafidain Dental Journal،Vol. 5, no. 2, pp.108-113.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-291438
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Naimi, Karama MT.& al-Sunduq, Tahani A.. Xerostomia : Analysis among dental patients. al-Rafidain Dental Journal Vol. 5, no. 2 (Dec. 2005), pp.108-113.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-291438
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Naimi, Karama MT.& al-Sunduq, Tahani A.. Xerostomia : Analysis among dental patients. al-Rafidain Dental Journal. 2005. Vol. 5, no. 2, pp.108-113.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-291438
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 112-113
Record ID
BIM-291438