Etiology, evaluation, and management of xerostomia

Xerostomia is defined as the complaint of oral dryness. It is a condition that primarily affects older adults and can have a significant negative effect on one ’s quality of life. Patients with xerostomia often do not have objective signs of hyposalivation. The underlying etiology of xerostomia includes a variety of systemic diseases and local factors. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive review of the differential diagnosis, evaluation, and management of xerostomia. Prompt diagnosis and management can alleviate the clinical manifestations of this debilitating condition.

Source: Clinics in Dermatology - September 1, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Jillian W. Millsop, Elizabeth A. Wang, Nasim Fazel Source Type: research