Pdf salivary flow and xerostomia in patients with type 2 diabetes. Although, xerostomia is not a disease, it involves alterations directly related to salivary glands or sistemic diseases. Alteraciones salivares en pacientes con diabetes tipo 2. Managing xerostomia and salivary gland hypofunction. Diabetes mellitus dm is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by. This symptom is very common and is often seen as a side effect of many types of medication. Summary this chapter presents a case study on the patient with diabetes mellitus and complaint of xerostomia. Pdf metaanalysis of prevalence of xerostomia in diabetes mellitus.
Background saliva is secreted by the major and minor salivary glands. Salivary flow and xerostomia in older patients with type 2 diabetes. Dry mouth national institute of dental and craniofacial. An affirmative response to at leastone of the fivefollowing questions about symptoms has been shown to correlate with a decrease in salivary flow. Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is a common but frequently overlooked condition that is typically associated with salivary gland hypofunction, which is the objective measurement of reduced salivary flow. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Abstract xerostomia is the most common manifestation of salivary disfunction and consists in a decreasing of salivary secretion. Diagnosis of xerostomia it has been estimated that a 50% reduction in salivary secretion needs to occur before the xerostomia becomes apparent. Association of glycemic indexes, hyposalivation, and xerostomia.
However, when dry mouth persists, it can make chewing, swallowing, and even talking difficult. Also called dry mouth, it is not a disease in itself, but rather a direct manifestation of glandular dysfunction. There are a number of physiological factors that can reduce this. The diagnostic suitability of a xerostomia questionnaire and the association between xerostomia. The main symptom of xerostomia was dryness of the mucosa. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Perception of the presence of xerostomiadry mouth was assessed using the visual ana logue scale. Clinical symptoms of xerostomia were present in 76,4% and dental and periodontal disease in 100%.
Dry mouth can happen to anyone occasionallyfor example, when nervous or stressed. Xerostomia, hyposalivation, and salivary flow in diabetes patients. As with other complications of diabetes mellitus, the occurrence of dry mouth can lead to a poor quality of life. The effect of xerostomia and hyposalivation on the quality of life in patients with type ii diabetes mellitus. T1dm accounts for approximately 5% of diagnosed diabetes cases 2. Pdf background saliva is secreted by the major and minor salivary glands. Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is dryness in the mouth, which may be associated with a change in the composition of saliva, or reduced salivary flow, or have no identifiable cause.