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Salivary gland dysfunction.

J C Atkinson1, P C Fox

  • 1National Institute of Dental Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
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Oral dryness (xerostomia) in older adults is often caused by medications or diseases, not aging itself. Prompt dental care is crucial to prevent serious oral health issues in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Oral Health
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Clinically significant declines in salivary output are not a normal part of aging.
  • Oral dryness (xerostomia) is a common complaint among elderly patients.
  • Medications, systemic diseases, radiation therapy, and infections can impair salivary gland function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the causes of diminished salivary output in the geriatric population.
  • To highlight the oral health consequences of xerostomia.
  • To emphasize the importance of dental supervision for elderly patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of causes for reduced salivary output in the elderly.
  • Analysis of medication side effects impacting salivary flow.

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  • Examination of systemic conditions and treatments affecting salivary glands.
  • Review of infectious agents causing salivary gland damage.

    • Main Results:

    • Medications (e.g., antidepressants, antihypertensives, anticholinergics) are frequent causes of xerostomia.
    • Systemic diseases like Sjögren's syndrome and treatments like radiation therapy can permanently damage salivary glands.
    • Infections and certain medications can lead to diminished salivary output, increasing risks for dental caries and oral candidiasis.

    Conclusions:

    • Xerostomia in the elderly is primarily due to external factors, not aging.
    • Diminished salivary function necessitates vigilant oral health monitoring in geriatric patients.
    • Early detection and management of xerostomia are essential to prevent severe oral sequelae.