Management of xerostomia.

Abstract:

:Xerostomia (dry mouth) is an unpleasant condition that is common after radiotherapy to the head and neck, although it may have other causes. A review of the management of xerostomia, as well as the prevention and management of the oral soft tissue and dental complications resulting from xerostomia, is provided.

journal_name

J Can Dent Assoc

authors

Epstein JB,Stevenson-Moore P,Scully C

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1992-02-01 00:00:00

pages

140-3

issue

2

eissn

0709-8936

issn

1488-2159

journal_volume

58

pub_type

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