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REVIEW ARTICLE

Artificial Saliva for Therapeutic Management of Xerostomia: A Structured Review

Ekta N Ingle

Keywords : Dentist, Oral healthcare professionals

Citation Information : Ingle EN. Artificial Saliva for Therapeutic Management of Xerostomia: A Structured Review. J Oral Health Comm Dent 2020; 14 (1):32-36.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10062-0064

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 05-09-2020

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2020; The Author(s).


Abstract

Introduction: Artificial salivary substitutes are commonly used as mouth and throat lubricants. The purpose of this review is to describe the therapeutic role of artificial saliva for the symptomatic relief and preventive management of dry mouth. Materials and methods: To review application of artificial saliva in dentistry, the electronic search was carried out in PubMed, Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and the hand search was performed in journals published from 1987 to 2018. Further information was requested from corresponding authors. Inclusion criteria were a predefined hierarchy of evidence and objectives. Results: Artificial saliva is considered to be simple to use and clinically effective, with the provision of immediate relief from the symptoms of dry mouth. Conclusion: The therapeutic efficacy of artificial saliva substitute is often transient, because of rapid elimination from the oral cavity, and thus there is an unmet need to maintain a hydrated mucosa for a prolonged period.


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