Salivary Flow Reduction in Elderly Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 347
2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 417-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Everton Freitas de Morais ◽  
Rômulo Augusto de Paiva Macedo ◽  
Jadson Alexandre da Silva Lira ◽  
Kenio Costa de Lima ◽  
Boniek Castillo Dutra Borges

This study aimed to perform a systematic review of studies on factors related to xerostomia and/or hyposalivation in elderly patients with diabetes. SciELO, Science Direct, Scopus, and PubMed/Medline databases were searched for articles published from January 1992 to January 2013, concerned with factors associated with/related to xerostomia or hyposalivation in elderly patients with diabetes. Five articles were selected, including four transversal studies and one longitudinal study. Some of the studies found relationship between poor glycemic control and hyposalivation. Others found that xerostomia was more frequent in patients who worked in nondomestic environments and in women. However, there was considerable variation in the methods used by the researchers in the selected studies. We could not draw definitive conclusions based on our analysis of the selected studies. Longitudinal studies with appropriate sample sizes are needed to provide more complete information about the factors related to xerostomia and hyposalivation in elderly patients with diabetes.


Author(s):  
Hanna Pajukoski ◽  
Jukka H Meurman ◽  
Satu Snellman-Gröhn ◽  
Sirpa Keinänen ◽  
Raimo Sulkava

2006 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan J W Van der Burg ◽  
Peter H Jongerius ◽  
Karen Van Hulst ◽  
Jacques Van Limbeek ◽  
Jan J Rotteveel

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Dyah Indartin Setyowati ◽  
Leni Rokhma Dewi ◽  
Sri Hernawati ◽  
Iin Eliana Triwahyuni ◽  
Safira Zahra Marari

Pendahuluan: Merokok merupakan salah satu kebiasaan yang sering dilakukan oleh masyarakat, termasuk kelompok lanjut usia (lansia). Kebiasaan merokok dapat mempengaruhi sekresi saliva pada lansia yang secara fisiologis mengalami penurunan sekresi saliva dan penipisan epitel mukosa mulut karena proses penuaan. Perubahan sekresi saliva dan penipisan epitel mukosa mulut dapat meningkatkan resiko infeksi rongga mulut seperti kandidiasis oral. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis perbedaan sekresi saliva melalui pengukuran laju aliran saliva serta terjadinya kandidiasis oral pada pasien lansia perokok dan bukan perokok, di Rumah Sakit Gigi Mulut  Universitas Jember (RSGM UNEJ). Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan analitik observasional pada pasien lansia RSGM UNEJ di Bagian Penyakit Mulut meliputi status merokok, pengukuran laju aliran saliva unstimulated, dan insidensi kandidiasis oral berdasarkan hasil pemeriksaan mikrobiologi oral swab. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pasien lansia RSGM UNEJ Bagian Penyakit Mulut periode September 2019-Januari 2020. Metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah  total sampling. Hasil: Hasil uji Mann-Whitney menunjukkan tidak ada perbedaan signifikan antara sekresi saliva unstimulated pasien lansia perokok dan bukan perokok. Terdapat perbedaan kejadian kandidiasis oral antara pasien lansia yang merokok dengan yang tidak merokok (nilai p=0,065; derajat kepercayaan=90%). Simpulan: Tidak terdapat perbedaan laju aliran saliva pada lansia perokok dan bukan perokok, namun terdapat perbedaan terjadinya kandidiasis oral antara lansia perokok dan bukan perokok.Kata kunci: Laju aliran saliva, merokok, kandidiasis oral, lansia. ABSTRACTIntroduction: Smoking is one of the habits often carried out by the community, including the elderly. Smoking habits can affect salivary secretion in the elderly, who physiologically experience decreased salivary secretion and thinning of the oral mucosal epithelium due to the ageing process. The salivary secretion change and thinning of the oral mucosal epithelium can increase the risk of oral infections such as oral candidiasis. The purpose of this study was to analyse the differences in salivary secretion by measuring the salivary flow rate and the occurrence of oral candidiasis in elderly smokers and nonsmokers at the University of Jember Dental Hospital. Methods: This study was an observational analytic study in elderly patients of the Department of Oral Diseases University of Jember Dental Hospital, including the smoking status, measurement of unstimulated salivary flow, and the incidence of oral candidiasis based on the results of the oral microbiological swab. This study’s population were all elderly patients at the Department of Oral Diseases University of Jember Dental Hospital for September 2019-January 2020. The sampling method used was total sampling. Results: The Mann-Whitney test results showed no significant difference between the unstimulated saliva secretion of elderly smokers and nonsmokers. There was a difference in the incidence of oral candidiasis between elderly smokers’ patients and nonsmokers (p-value = 0.065; confidence level = 90%). Conclusion: There is no difference in the salivary flow rate in elderly smokers and nonsmokers, however, there are differences in the occurrence of oral candidiasis between elderly smokers and nonsmokers.Keywords: Salivary flow rate, smoking, oral candidiasis, elderly.


e-GIGI ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanda Lewapadang ◽  
Lydia E. N. Tendean ◽  
P. S. Anindita

Abstract: Due to the improve,ment of quality of life, the number of elderly in Indonesia increases. In elderly, the organ function will decrease (degeneration of tissues and organs) either due to natural factors or diseases. One of the complaints associated to organ degeneration is dry mouth (xerostomia). Citric acid stimulation can increase salivary flow. High citric acid content is found in pineapple. This was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest posttest control group design. This study aimed to determine the effects of eating pineapple to the salivary flow in elderly patients with xerostomia in Panti Werdha Senja Cerah and Panti Werdha Damai Manado (nursing homes). There were 24 samples divided into two groups (experimental and control) obtained by using total sampling. The results showed that eating pineapple affected the salivary flow in elderly patients with xerostomia with a significant P value < 0.05.Keywords: xerostomia, salivary flow rate, pineapple fruitAbstrak: Seiring meningkatnya derajat kesehatan dan kesejahteraan penduduk, maka usia lanjut di Indonesia semakin bertambah. Semakin bertambahnya usia, fungsi organ tubuh akan semakin menurun (degenerasi organ) baik karena faktor alamiah maupun karena penyakit, salah satu hal yang terkait dengan degenerasi organ yaitu keluhan mulut kering (Xerostomia). Stimulasi asam sitrat merupakan salah satu cara untuk meningkatkan laju aliran saliva. Kandungan asam sitrat yang tinggi terdapat dalam buah nanas. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental semu dengan rancangan pretest posttest control group design. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk melihat pengaruh mengonsumsi nanas terhadap laju aliran saliva pada lansia penderita xerostomia di Panti Werdha Senja Cerah dan Panti Werdha Damai Manado. Jumlah sampel yang diperoleh yaitu 24 orang, dibagi menjadi dua kelompok (ekperimental dan kontrol). Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan yaitu total sampling. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh mengonsumsi nanas terhadap laju aliran saliva pada lansia penderita Xerostomia dengan nilai signifikansi p>0,05.Kata kunci: xerostomia, laju aliran saliva, buah nanas


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 289-297
Author(s):  
Martyna Drożak ◽  
Paulina Drożak ◽  
Justyna Dziekońska ◽  
Martyna Nowińska ◽  
Paulina Grabowy

Introduction and purpose: Xerostomia is a salivary secretion malfunction that affects from 1 to 29% of the population. It is a common problem among elderly patients, however undeniably it still remains an underdiagnosed issue. Searching among available literature in the PubMed database with the following phrases: xerostomia; elderly, the aim of this article was to provide a broad review on the underdiagnosed problem which is xerostomia among elderly patients. Description: A group at risk of developing xerostomia are people over 65 years old and women in the perimenopausal period. Although dry mouth varies in etiology, geriatric patients mostly develop xerostomia as a result of head and neck radiotherapy, Sjögren syndrome or medication treatment.  Untreated symptoms can lead to severe issues which heavily impact not only oral health of the patient, but also their everyday life quality, since xerostomia may lead into difficulty of speaking, swallowing and tasting. The plan of treatment is influenced by the etiology of the case, however it is aimed to stimulate salivary flow and eradicate the use of unnecessary medication which may cause dry mouth. Prevention of dry mouth is based on maintenance of good oral hygiene. Conclusions: Diagnosing the problem early can prevent patients from suffering the consequences of chronic xerostomia, therefore awareness should be brought to this issue. Dentist could also highly improve the quality of xerostomic patient’s life, if the chosen treatment significantly improved patient’s symptoms. 


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