Relationship Between Xerostomia and Hyposalivation in Senior Chilean People

Conclusions: No statistically significant association was found between hyposalivation and xerostomia. A significant association was found between oral candidiasis, denture stomatitis and the atrophic tongue with hyposalivation. Being woman was a risk factor for xerostomia and hyposalivation.
Source: Revista clinica de periodoncia, implantologia y rehabilitacion oral - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research