Xerostomia. Part I: Relationship to other oral symptoms and salivary gland hypofunction

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Abstract

The prevalence of xerostomia and nine other oral symptoms was studied in 529 subjects (18 years or older) in a family health center. The findings show that (1) dry mouth and several other symptoms are common in an outpatient population and (2) they are a valid indicator of salivary gland hypofunction.

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