The Oral Benefits of Supersaturated Calcium Phosphate Rinses for Patients with Xerostomia
Dr. Levin discusses the beneficial effects of prescription supersaturated calcium phosphate rinses in the management of xerostomia. Both calcium phosphate and sodium bicarbonate ions play significant roles in helping to maintain the health of tissues in the oral cavity. While supersaturated calcium phosphate rinses do not cure xerostomia, they are a powerful adjunctive treatment that provides relief from the associated symptoms for patients with varying degrees of xerostomia.
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Presented by: Dental Learning Credits: 2 CEPeriodontal disease with clinical attachment loss affects approximately 47% of American adults over the age of 30. The development and progression of chronic periodontitis depends on a number of
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Credits: 2 CEXerostomia is the subjective sensation of oral dryness, while dry mouth is objective and refers to hyposalivation, defined as reduced or nonexistent salivary flow. The terms xerostomia and dry
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