Zunt Susan L
Professor of Oral Pathology and Chair, Oral Pathology, Medicine & Radiology, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2018 Jun;39(6):365-369; quiz 371.
The patient with xerostomia (sensation of dry mouth) or inadequate saliva (salivary gland hypofunction) may present with a wide range of clinical signs and symptoms affecting the oral cavity and systemic health. Recognition of these clinical presentations allows the dental healthcare professional to perform objective tests to identify the status of salivary gland function. Based on these results, recommendations for treatment using over-the-counter and prescription medications can be made. This article discusses clinical indications related to salivary gland hypofunction, testing methodologies, and treatment approaches.
患有口干症（口干的感觉）或唾液分泌不足（唾液腺功能减退）的患者可能会出现一系列影响口腔和全身健康的临床体征和症状。认识到这些临床表现有助于牙科保健专业人员进行客观测试，以确定唾液腺功能的状态。根据这些结果，可以提出使用非处方药和处方药进行治疗的建议。本文讨论了与唾液腺功能减退相关的临床指征、检测方法和治疗方法。
