Saliva constitutes an important role in maintaining the health of the oral cavity. It helps in lubrication, mastication, and has effective antimicrobial action. In prosthodontics, saliva plays a main role in retention of the denture. Hyposalivation is a main complication in diabetes, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, sjogren syndrome, certain systemic conditions and patients with maxillofacial defect...

BACKGROUND Ozone is an unstable gas, capable of oxidizing any biological entity. It is an effective bactericide in its gaseous as well as aqueous form. AIMS The objective of this study was to determine the in-situ antimicrobial effect of 0.1 ppm ozonated water on plaque and salivary microorganisms. SUBJECTS AND METHODS 24 h old supragingival plaque (SP) was collected from the two most poste...

this evidence-based article reviews risk indicators and management of unknown-origin xerostomia. xerostomia and hyposalivation refer to different aspects of dry mouth. xerostomia is a subjective sensation of dry mouth, whilst hyposalivation is defined as an objective assessment of reduced salivary flow rate. about 30% of the elderly (65 years and older) experience xerostomia and hyposalivation....

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder and a leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally with an estimated prevalence of 70 million by 2025. Materials and Methods: In total, 75 persons were included in this study. They were divided into 3 groups, each group consisting of 25 persons. Cases were selected from both the sexes and of age 40-70 years. Group I: Non-diabe...

There is controversy concerning the effect of pilocarpine in the reversal of radio-induced xerostomia; however, the tests are usually performed at the end of radiotherapy. The present study evaluated the radioprotective effects of pilocarpine when ingested during radiation treatment. Eleven patients (recently diagnosed with head and neck cancer who were not undergoing radiotherapy) were divided...