AUTHOR(S): Dr. Akanksha S Katkade, Dr. Vilas Rajguru, Dr. Kishor M Mahale, Dr. Smita A Khalikar and Dr. Sonali Mahajan

ABSTRACT:Sjogren’s syndrome (SS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the exocrine glands which involves a wide range of extra-glandular tissues. Symptoms of dry mouth or xerostomia, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca or dry eye, both are hallmarks of Sjogren’s Syndrome. Increased susceptibility for dental caries, infections, burning sensations and ulcerations are the significant consequences of the oral component of SS. It is commonly known as a disease of middle-aged and elderly women. It is found more commonly in women than in men at a ratio of 9:1. Xerostomia or dry mouth is the medical term used to describe the subjective sensation of oral dryness, which commonly presents as a result of reduced salivary flow (hyposalivation). Saliva plays an extremely important role in maintaining the overall health of the oral cavity. So, it is essential for the prosthodontist to give special consideration to the salivary characteristics before, during and after fabrication of denture. In the completely edentulous, the presence of optimal quality and quantity of saliva becomes even more important. Denture stability, retention and overall oral health are detrimentally affected by any changes in salivary flow or characteristics. Hence in this case report a prosthodontic approach is describe to treat xerostomia in a completely edentulous patient using salivary reservoir and salivary substitutes.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/oral.2023.v9.i3e.1821

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