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 …

Dental infections such as tooth decay and periodontal disease are perhaps the most
common bacterial infections in humans. Their non-life-threatening nature and theirubiqui …

An adequate supply of saliva is critical to the preservation and maintenance of oral tissue.
Clinicians often do not value the many benefits of saliva until quantities are decreased …

Aim: The aim of this study was to perform a literature review about the composition and
functions of saliva as well as describe the factors that influence salivary flow (SF) and its …

Within the oral mucosal cavity, the buccal region offers an attractive route of administration
for systemic drug delivery. The mucosa has a rich blood supply and it is relatively …

In the oral cavity, indigenous bacteria are often associated with two major oral diseases,
caries and periodontal diseases. These diseases seem to appear following an inbalance in …

Nature's demands on salivary glands are extensive and diverse and range from the reptilian
need for a venomous drop to incapacitate its prey to the 100 quarts that ruminants require to …

This study involves collecting saliva under unstimulated and stimulated conditions and
asking standardized questions of 100 patients with xerostomia. The study examines which …

Whole saliva is a complex mixture of proteins and other molecules which originate from
several sources. The biochemical and physicochemical properties of saliva contribute to the …

The chronic sensation of a dry mouth is a disease condition called xerostomia and affects a
large part of the population. Xerostomia is associated with decreased secretion, or more …