Possíveis causas da hipossalivação em pacientes usuários de prótese.

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the possible causes of presence of hyposalivation in dental prosthesis wearers. Methods: An observational study was performed. The survey was conducted in the city of Patos, in the state of Paraíba. The study population consisted of 47 patients undergoing rehabilitation with Removable Partial Denture or Complete Dentures. Patients were clinically assessed and the data collected were recorded in a medical record search. For clinical diagnosis of hyposalivation, the analysis of the amount of resting saliva was performed where the patient deposited saliva in a 0.1mL graduated cylinder, during 5 minutes, spitting at each minute. Results: The prevalence of hyposalivation proved quite high (42%); most patients with hyposalivation were female; 70% of patients use drugs that cause salivary changes; among the factors that influence the hyposalivation, the most significant were problems with the nerves and stomach problems, followed by known allergies and eye problems. Conclusion: It was concluded that hyposalivation is present in most patients over 45 years and mostly female.