Does oral dryness influence pressure pain sensitivity in the oral mucosa of removable denture wearers?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00784-019-03118-1
Abstract: Objective This study aimed to determine if oral dryness is associated with oral pain sensitivity in removable denture wearers. Materials and methods The pressure pain threshold (PPT) in the mucosa at the midline between the… read more here.
Keywords: dryness; pain sensitivity; mucosa; oral dryness ... See more keywords
Is the taste acuity affected by oral dryness in primary Sjögren's Syndrome patients?
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DOI: 10.1111/odi.13259
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Taste disturbance is a symptom of primary Sjögren's Syndrome (pSS), of unknown aetiology. This study's objectives were 1) To compare taste function in pSS versus healthy subjects. 2) To establish whether there is an… read more here.
Keywords: taste; primary gren; taste acuity; oral dryness ... See more keywords
Role of hormone replacement therapy in relieving oral dryness symptoms in postmenopausal women: a case control study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01966-6
Abstract: Background To evaluate the efficacy of hormone replacement therapy in relieving oral symptoms in postmenopausal women presenting with genitourinary symptoms along with oral dryness. Methods A case–control study was conducted after selecting 60 postmenopausal women.… read more here.
Keywords: hormone replacement; salivary estradiol; oral dryness; replacement therapy ... See more keywords
Professional oral care in end-of-life patients with advanced cancers in a hospice ward: improvement of oral conditions
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DOI: 10.1186/s12904-020-00684-0
Abstract: Background In end-of-life patients with advanced cancers, oral examination, oral care, and oral re-examination are crucial. Although oral symptoms are among the major complaints of end-of-life patients, few studies have focused on oral care in… read more here.
Keywords: oral care; life patients; end life; care ... See more keywords
Increased Oral Dryness and Negative Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Older People with Overweight or Obesity
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DOI: 10.3390/dj10120231
Abstract: This cross-sectional study was to evaluate the association between the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of older Thai people with obesity and oral health indicators. General and oral conditions were assessed. Oral dryness was… read more here.
Keywords: obesity; oral health; health related; oral dryness ... See more keywords