Evaluation of the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on whole saliva flow: A clinical study

Background and Objectives : Xerostomia and salivary gland hypofunction are associated with advancing age, autoimmune diseases such as Sjφgren′s syndrome, head and neck radiation, smoking and recreational drug usage. Palliative management of xerostomia includes topical agents such as ice chips, saliv...

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Main Authors: Saraf Kedar Vilas, M C Shashikant, I M Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
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Online Access:http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2009;volume=21;issue=1;spage=7;epage=11;aulast=Vilas