Clinical observations Xerostomia decreased or lack of salivary secretion Cause: therapeutic radiation salivary glands disorder (e.g. Sjogren syndrome) taking medicine
Clinical observations Xerostomia: decreased or lack of salivary secretion Cause: therapeutic radiation salivary glands disorder (e.g. sjogren syndrome) taking medicine
Clinical observation
Clinical observation
Caries in a patient with impaired salivary function as result of radiation therapy(courtesy of Drs Jansma and vissink. rug. the netherlands
Caries in a patient with impaired salivary function as result of radiation therapy (courtesy of Drs Jansma and Vissink, RUG, the Netherlands
The caries is different from common Decay offer seen in cervical area, a rapid demineralization over broad surfaces with no cavity. the huge change in quantity of saliva is responsible
The caries is different from common. Decay offer seen in cervical area, a rapid demineralization over broad surfaces with no cavity. the huge change in quantity of saliva is responsible
In xerostomia The amount of bacteria t The quality of plaque change S mutans, Lactobacillus, Yeast, Actinomyce t S sanguis, Veillonella, Neisseria
In xerostomia The amount of bacteria The quality of plaque change S.mutans, Lactobacillus, Yeast, Actinomyce S. sanguis, Veillonella, Neisseria