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Xerostomia--diagnosis and treatment
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|February 1, 1981
Summary
This study investigated treatments for mouth dryness. A citric acid mouthwash (Saliram) showed high satisfaction rates (91%) and even increased salivation in some patients with dry mouth.
Area of Science:
- Oral Medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Mouth dryness (xerostomia) affects numerous patients, often linked to decreased salivary flow.
- Effective management strategies for xerostomia are crucial for patient well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a citric acid mouthwash (Saliram) in managing patients with mouth dryness.
- To assess patient satisfaction and changes in salivary flow rate following treatment.
Main Methods:
- Seventy-one patients with mouth dryness were assessed for salivary flow.
- Patients unresponsive to stimulation received artificial saliva.
- Thirty-four patients with responsive salivary flow were treated with Saliram mouthwash.
Main Results:
- Fifty-six out of seventy-one patients exhibited reduced salivary flow.
- 91% of patients treated with Saliram reported satisfaction with the results.
- A persistent increase in salivation was observed in 16% of patients using Saliram.
Conclusions:
- Citric acid mouthwash (Saliram) is a potentially effective treatment for xerostomia.
- Saliram demonstrates high patient satisfaction and can lead to improved salivation in some individuals.