ArticleEuropean journal of dentistry2026
The Association between Dry Mouth and the Periodontal Status in Older Adults Undergoing Supportive Periodontal Therapy.
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Abstract
Dry mouth is a common oral condition in older adults, which correlates with dehydration, pH changes, and lubrication in the oral cavity, leading to an imbalance among bacterial activities of dental biofilms. However, the role of dry mouth and periodontal status in older adults has remained limited, especially among periodontal individuals who underwent supportive periodontal therapy (SPT). This study aimed to investigate the association between dry mouth and recurrent periodontitis in older adults undergoing SPT.This cross-sectional study included patients who were part of SPT. The factors of interest were collected by interviews, questionnaires, and clinical assessments. Oral moisture measurement, the clinical oral dryness score, unstimulated salivary flow rate (USSFR), and stimulated salivary flow rate (SSFR) were performed. Full mouth periodontal examination was performed and compared with the previous record of periodontal examination to identify a recurrence of periodontitis based on bleeding on probing (BOP), a change in pocket depth, and clinical attachment level. Descriptive analysis, both univariate and multivariate logistic regression, was performed to delineate the association between dry mouth and recurrent periodontitis.A total of 186 participants were recruited and divided into the recurrent periodontitis (
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