Xerostomia in Geriatric Population: An Insight into Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis and Management

Authors

  • Manu Rathee Department of Prosthodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Pt. B.D Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
  • Mohaneesh Bhoria Department of Prosthodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Pt. B.D Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.9/2015.2.3/9.3.50.54

Keywords:

Cytoprotector, Saliva, Salivary hypofunction, Xerostomia

Abstract

It is observed in geriatric population that a variety of changes occur with aging that can impact social, physiologic and psychological well being. Most people, however, experience a decrease or complete absence in salivary flow. Salivary dysfunction in old age is a consequence of debilitating systemic diseases and related medications, head and neck radiotherapy and reduced functional reserve that detrimentally impact nutritional status and general health. This article provides an overview on salivary gland hypofunction in geriatric population, etiopathogenesis and management strategies.

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Published

2014-12-05

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2015)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Xerostomia in Geriatric Population: An Insight into Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis and Management. (2014). International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Research, 2(3), 50-54. https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.9/2015.2.3/9.3.50.54