Xerostomia : overview and feasible management conducive for Tanzanie [sic] and other developing countries

ABSTRACT

Saliva makes an important and varied contribution to the efficient working and protection of the human body. Reduced salivary secretion; a condition which can be observed in a lot of diseases and physiological conditions; results in a wide scale of complaints such as a dry and burning sensation of the mouth; difficulties with chewing; swallowing and speech; nocturnal oral discomfort; impeded social activities; rampant caries and frequently occuring oral infections. In this review the most important causes and consequences are discussed as well as some of the remedies currently used to treat these patients. Special attention is given to feasible management of these patients for Tanzania and other developing countries