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ReviewJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

Management Strategies for Xerostomia in Patients with Sjögren's Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review.

Dadi Swathi, Jenny Lalmalsawmi Sailo, Surabhi S Ausare, Debangana Bhattacharjee, Shreya Buvariya, Tundup Dolker, Anuj Paul Maini

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Review in Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Dental Caries in Older Adults: A Narrative Review for Non-Dental Providers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026
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7 authors.

Dadi SwathiDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Jenny Lalmalsawmi SailoDepartment of Prosthodontics, Crown Bridge and Implantology, Rajasthan Dental College and Hospital, Rajasthan, India.
Surabhi S AusareDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, DPU, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Debangana BhattacharjeeKalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Shreya BuvariyaDepartment of OMFS, RKDF Dental College and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Tundup DolkerDepartment of Dentistry, AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
Anuj Paul MainiDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, DPU, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a significant complication in patients with Sjögren's syndrome (SS), an autoimmune disorder primarily affecting the salivary glands. This comprehensive review discusses the various management strategies available to alleviate xerostomia symptoms, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. Pharmacological treatments, such as cholinergic agents (pilocarpine and cevimeline), have shown effectiveness in stimulating salivary secretion, while topical therapies, like saliva substitutes, provide temporary relief. Non-pharmacological methods, including salivary gland stimulation through chewing gum and dietary modifications, offer additional symptom control. Emerging therapies, such as gene and stem cell therapy, hold promise for future treatment. A multimodal approach tailored to the individual needs of the patient is essential for the optimal management of xerostomia in SS, ultimately improving patients' quality of life. The review highlights the importance of ongoing research into novel therapeutic approaches to enhance treatment outcomes.

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Gene therapysaliva stimulantssaliva substitutesSjögren’s syndromexerostomia

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PMID40511233
PMCPMC12156499

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