Saliva exerts multiple functions in relation to the initial digestive processes taking place in
the upper parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Ingestion of food and beverages, in turn, is a …

Saliva is a complex secretion. 93% by volume is secreted by the major salivary glands and
the remaining 7% by the minor glands. 99% of saliva is water and the other 1% is composed …

Background: Salivary secretory disorders can be the result of a wide range of factors. Their
prevalence and negative effects on the patient's quality of life oblige the clinician to confront …

La saliva es una secreción compleja proveniente de las glándulas salivales mayores en el
93% de su volumen y menores en el 7% restante. El 99% de la saliva es agua mientras que …

Background Drooling is a common problem for children with cerebral palsy (CP). This can
be distressing for these children as well as for their parents and caregivers. The …

Oral health impacts systemic health. Therefore, oral care is an important consideration in
maintaining quality of life (QOL). Previously, maintenance and improvement of oral hygiene …

Sialorrhoea in Parkinson's disease (PD) is an often neglected yet key non-motor symptom
with impact on patient quality of life. However, previous studies have shown a broad range …

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common chronic motor disorder with associated cognitive,
communicative, and seizure disorders. Children with CP have a higher risk of dental …

Abstract Background: Either botulinum toxins (BoNTs) A and B have been used for
improving drooling in different neurological conditions. Methods: Consecutive patients …

In the social sciences, the use of saliva parameters has greatly expanded in recent years
from the measurement of steroid hormones, like cortisol, and now includes a wide range of …