Salivary glands produce and secrete saliva, which is essential for maintaining oral health
and overall health. Understanding both the unique structure and physiological function of …

Salivary glands sustain collateral damage following radiotherapy (RT) to treat cancers of the
head and neck, leading to complications, including mucositis, xerostomia and …

Lubrication is everywhere in the body and essential for the correct operation of biological
systems when subjected to contact stress and wear. The body is like a continuously …

Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disease with the pathological hallmark of
lymphoplasmacytic infiltration of exocrine glands-more specifically salivary and lacrimal …

Permanent damage to the salivary glands and resulting hyposalivation and xerostomia have
a substantial impact on patient health, quality of life, and healthcare costs. Currently, patients …

Salivary gland (SG) dysfunction impairs the life quality of many patients, such as patients
with radiation therapy for head and neck cancer and patients with Sjögren's syndrome …

Dental clinicians have relied for centuries on traditional dental materials (polymers,
ceramics, metals, and composites) to restore oral health and function to patients. Clinical …

Salivary gland dysfunction is a common side effect of cancer treatments. Salivary function
plays key roles in critical daily activities. Consequently, changes in salivary function can …

Salivary glands (SGs) play a vital role in maintaining oral health through the production and
release of saliva. Injury to SGs can lead to gland hypofunction and a decrease in saliva …

Salivary gland hypofunction causes significant morbidity and loss of quality of life for head
and neck cancer patients treated with radiotherapy. Preventing hypofunction is an unmet …