Xerostomia in Denture Patients

AIM To establish facts about Xerostomia in denture patients. OBJECTIVE The main purpose of this review article is to find the local and systemic factors causing Xerostomia and methods to manage Xerostomia in complete denture patients. BACKGROUND Decrease in salivary secretion is clinically referred to as Xerostomia. There are extreme discomforts in wearing dentureswith Xerostomia. Absence of saliva in the interface of denture and mucosa not only causes denture sores due to lack of lubrication it also decreases the denture retention. REASON Xerostomia posses a major threat in denture wearing patients because it might result in sores in mouth and causes failure in retention of denture. Hence the clinicians must be aware of this condition to prevent Xerostomia in denture patients. CONCLUSION Dry mouth can happen to anyone amidst there are some factors which accelerates the xerostomic conditions like increased age, gender, personnel hygiene. This condition can be overcome by following various strategies like drinking plenty of water, chewing sugarless gum, and avoiding tobacco and alcohol. There are also medications available which will help to recover the patients from the xerostomic condition.