口干症的牙科管理——机遇、专业知识、责任。

Dental management of xerostomia--opportunity, expertise, obligation.

作者信息

Kleinegger Cynthia L

机构信息

Department of Pathology and Radiology, Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry, Portalnd 97239-3097, USA.

出版信息

J Calif Dent Assoc. 2007 Jun;35(6):417-24.

PMID:17849969

Abstract

Xerostomia often goes undiagnosed and unmanaged. Failure to properly deal with this condition leaves patients at greater risk for other problems. Dentists have the opportunity, the expertise, and the obligation to identify and manage xerostomia and its complications. This article presents a practical approach to diagnosis and treatment of xerostomia and its complications.

摘要

口干症常常未被诊断和治疗。未能妥善处理这种情况会使患者面临出现其他问题的更大风险。牙医有机会、有专业知识并且有义务识别和处理口干症及其并发症。本文介绍了一种诊断和治疗口干症及其并发症的实用方法。