Description
Dry Mouth, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
A Clinical Guide on Causes, Effects and Treatments
Coordinator: Carpenter Guy
Language: EnglishSubject for Dry Mouth:
Keywords
Oral Dryness; Saliva; Salivary Gland Production; Taste; Xerostomia
Publication date: 09-2016
Support: Print on demand
Publication date: 11-2014
218 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Hardback
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Background Topics: Introduction.- Salivary Secretion and Function. Causes: Diseases Affecting Salivary Gland Production.- Drug-induced Dryness.- Irradiation Effects. Symptoms: Altered Taste and Diet Associated with Oral Dryness.- Microbiology of Oral Dryness.- How Oral Dryness Impacts on Quality of Life. Diagnosis: Clinical Scoring Scales. Treatment: IMRT as Improved Irradiation Treatment.- Artificial Salivas.- The Beneficial Effects of Regular Chewing.- Future Treatments.
Explanation of the various causes of dry mouth
Guidance on diagnosis and clinical assessment
Advice on the full range of treatment options and preventive measures