Association between salivary flow rates, oral symptoms, and oral mucosal status.

摘要: Objective To investigate the association of salivary flow rates with oral symptoms and mucosal status. Study design The study population included 462 Israeli subjects attending a xerostomia clinic. After patient history examination, major gland sialometry, complementary tests, patients were divided into 6 groups: drug-induced hypofunction (SGH), Sjogren syndrome (SS), radiation-induced SGH, idiopathic without control. Results Oral alterations more prevalent in all SGH groups than control group. (except speech impairment) frequent groups. postradiation group showed highest frequency swallowing mastication complaints. Individuals complaining (compared those who did not) displayed lower higher Conclusions Presence may help but are not enough to identify for further evaluation SGH. Difficulties most specifically related advanced