Salivary Replacement Therapy/Salivary Stimulation- 2
There are many OTC artificial saliva preparations available. Dental hygienists should recommend salivary replacement therapy for clients with drug-induced xerostomia, clients with Sjogren's syndrome, and for those with permanent salivary dysfunction caused by irradiation damage or removal of salivary glands. Salivary replacement therapy is used in conjunction with supplemental home fluoride therapy. OTC artificial salivas are summarized in Table 3.
