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Xerostomia in Dialysis Patients
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  • Release Date: 2023-04-14
  • dialysis
  • Oral Health Impact Profile
  • mouth throat gel
  • xerostomia
  • Gingivitis teeth
  • plaque control
  • professional care
Video Introduction

This video is adapted from 10.3390/kidneydial3010010

Dialysis patients suffer from xerostomia based on hyposalivation even in stimulated saliva testing. Therefore, the aim of this video was (i) to evaluate an optimized oral hygiene system with an oral care gel reducing oral dryness, supporting dental plaque control and reducing the number of gingivitis affected teeth; (ii) to document the efficacy in a randomized controlled trial with dental indices; and (iii) to record the individual’s oral health related quality of life.

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