Saliva plays a key role in maintaining oral homeostasis, function, and health. The
prevalence of xerostomia and its consequences are rising due to the increasing aging …

The aim of this review is to assess the objective and subjective diagnosis, as well as
symptomatic topical treatment of dry mouth conditions with a clear focus on textural …

Oral cancer refers to all malignancies that arise in the oral cavity, lips and pharynx, with 90%
of all oral cancers being oral squamous cell carcinoma. Despite the recent treatment …

Objective This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the effectiveness of
saliva as a non-invasive diagnostic marker for oral cancer. Despite progress in oral cancer …

Background Critically ill patients often experience coexisting symptoms. Thirst, in particular,
appears to be an important symptom, having the highest prevalence, intensity, and induction …

Objective To perform a literature review addressing the therapeutic strategies for salivary
hypofunction. Background Qualitative and quantitative salivary dysfunctions predispose to …

Objectives: Assessing the clinical effectiveness of a topical sialogogue on spray (malic acid,
1%) in the treatment of xerostomia induced by antihypertensive drugs. Study Design: This …

Objectives To assess the efficacy of topical sialogogue spray containing malic acid 1% for
treating xerostomia. Methods We searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase …

Background: Dry mouth is usually caused by a reduced salivary flow or by changes in the
biochemical composition of saliva. Objective: The aim of this paper is a review of the update …

The oral cavity of the hospitalized or bedridden elderly is often a reservoir for opportunistic
pathogens associated with respiratory diseases. Commensal flora and the host interact in a …