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Dry Mouth Dilemma: A Comprehensive Review of Xerostomia in Complete Denture Wearers.
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12 citing papers in PubMed.
- Thirst level trajectories and influencing factors in critically ill patients based on a group-based trajectory model: A prospective observational study.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2026Article
- Oral status associated with xerostomia and oral health-related quality of life: an older population-based cross-sectional study in China.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- The Role of Herbal Medicine in the Management of Oral Conditions: A Comprehensive Review.Journal of dentistry (Shiraz, Iran) · 2026Review
- Salivary cortisol as a neuroendocrine stress biomarker for xerostomia in multiple sclerosis patients: a comparative cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Oral Self-Care as a Preventive Strategy in Medicated Older Adults: Biological Mechanisms, Genetic Susceptibility, and Public Health Implications.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Evaluation of Antimicrobials Incorporated into Artificial Saliva: Analysis AgainstJournal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
- Xerostomia as an oral-systemic indicator: Etiology, diagnostic strategies and multimodal management approaches.Bioinformation · 2026Article
- Healthcare Costs Associated with Adverse Events in Pediatric Patients with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Claims-Based Study.Advances in therapy · 2025Article
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Oral Healthcare: A Growing Concern in Dentistry.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- Efficacy of Cevimeline on Xerostomia in Sjögren's Syndrome Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.Current therapeutic research, clinical and experimental · 2025Review
- The Oral Microbial Ecosystem in Age-Related Xerostomia: A Critical Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Oral Adverse Effects of Semaglutide Therapy: A Narrative Review.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryReview
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Abstract
Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, presents a significant challenge for individuals wearing complete dentures, affecting their oral health and quality of life. This review explores the relationship between saliva and complete dentures, highlighting the varied management strategies for xerostomia. Saliva plays a critical role in denture retention, lubrication, and oral environment buffering. Complete denture wearers often experience reduced salivary flow, aggravating symptoms of xerostomia. Various management approaches are discussed, including general measures such as hydration and salivary stimulation techniques which aim to boost saliva production naturally. The use of salivary substitutes provides artificial lubrication and moisture to alleviate dry mouth discomfort. Oral lubricating devices, such as sprays, gels, and lozenges, offer relief by mimicking saliva's lubricating properties, thereby improving denture stability and comfort. This review addresses the etiology of xerostomia in complete denture wearers and explores preventive measures to reduce its impact. A comprehensive approach has been discussed for the management of xerostomia which will help to improve the oral health and well-being of complete denture wearers experiencing dry mouth.
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