Mhatre Swapnali, Srichand Reema, Sethumadhavan Jyotsna, Mishra Pallavi B, Patil Srushti D, Chavan Riddhi S, Joshi Mridula, Shetty Uttam
Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Dental College and Hospital, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Navi Mumbai, IND.
Medical School, Dental College and Hospital, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Navi Mumbai, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Apr 18;16(4):e58564. doi: 10.7759/cureus.58564. eCollection 2024 Apr.
Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, presents a significant challenge for individuals wearing complete dentures, affecting their oral health and quality of life. This review explores the relationship between saliva and complete dentures, highlighting the varied management strategies for xerostomia. Saliva plays a critical role in denture retention, lubrication, and oral environment buffering. Complete denture wearers often experience reduced salivary flow, aggravating symptoms of xerostomia. Various management approaches are discussed, including general measures such as hydration and salivary stimulation techniques which aim to boost saliva production naturally. The use of salivary substitutes provides artificial lubrication and moisture to alleviate dry mouth discomfort. Oral lubricating devices, such as sprays, gels, and lozenges, offer relief by mimicking saliva's lubricating properties, thereby improving denture stability and comfort. This review addresses the etiology of xerostomia in complete denture wearers and explores preventive measures to reduce its impact. A comprehensive approach has been discussed for the management of xerostomia which will help to improve the oral health and well-being of complete denture wearers experiencing dry mouth.
口干症，通常被称为口干，对佩戴全口义齿的人来说是一个重大挑战，会影响他们的口腔健康和生活质量。这篇综述探讨了唾液与全口义齿之间的关系，重点介绍了针对口干症的多种管理策略。唾液在义齿固位、润滑和口腔环境缓冲方面起着关键作用。全口义齿佩戴者常常会出现唾液分泌减少的情况，这会加重口干症的症状。文中讨论了各种管理方法，包括一些常规措施，如水合作用以及旨在自然促进唾液分泌的唾液刺激技术。使用唾液替代品可提供人工润滑和水分，以缓解口干不适。口腔润滑装置，如喷雾剂、凝胶和含片，通过模拟唾液的润滑特性来减轻不适，从而提高义齿的稳定性和舒适度。这篇综述阐述了全口义齿佩戴者口干症的病因，并探讨了减轻其影响的预防措施。文中讨论了一种针对口干症管理的综合方法，这将有助于改善经历口干的全口义齿佩戴者的口腔健康和福祉。
