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Efficacy of Topical Sialogogues in Xerostomia Treatment on Chronic Residents of C.H.P.L.

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Institutionalized psychiatric patients on chronic psychotropic medication are prone to xerostomia due to reduced salivary flow. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a topical sialogogue gel (Xeros Dentaid®) in relieving drug-induced dry mouth in 81 residents at the Lisbon Psychiatric Hospital Centre (C.H.P.L.). Over 15 days, unstimulated and stimulated salivary flow rates, pH, and buffer capacity were measured before and after application. Results showed a significant increase in salivary flow (p < 0.001) and improved subjective symptoms. Topical sialogogues may represent an accessible and effective strategy for managing xerostomia in this vulnerable population.

DOI: 10.3390/msf2025037006

Authors: Edna Verissimo, Cecília Rozan, Ana Cristina Manso

Institutions: Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz

Language: English

Topic: Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W4413396346

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