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Oral and periodontal status in Sjögren's syndrome
1Salivary Dysfunction Clinic, Department of Periodontics, Baylor College of Dentistry, TAMUS-HSC, Department of Surgery, Division of Oral Surgery, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.
Texas Dental Journal
|January 5, 2002
Abstract:
Sjögren's syndrome is a multi-system chronic inflammatory disease of the exocrine glands. Inflammation of the salivary glands leads to reduction in salivary output, which imposes a significant impact on oral health. Dentists and dental hygienists are the primary healthcare providers to identify early signs and symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome. Early diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome is fundamental for effective management of the disease.