A salivary sensor for the management of xerostomia in edentulous patients
This article describes a method for managing xerostomia in edentulous patients with a newly developed salivary sensor. A micropressure sensor unit with a capsule to hold artificial salivary substitute was built into the dental prosthesis. This sensor prosthesis can help patients overcome mouth dryne...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 2019-03, Vol.121 (3), p.384-386 |
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| Zusammenfassung: | This article describes a method for managing xerostomia in edentulous patients with a newly developed salivary sensor. A micropressure sensor unit with a capsule to hold artificial salivary substitute was built into the dental prosthesis. This sensor prosthesis can help patients overcome mouth dryness, improves patient comfort, and aids in retention of the prosthesis. |
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| ISSN: | 0022-3913 1097-6841 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.prosdent.2018.07.003 |