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Salivary stimulatory effect of novel low level transcutaneous electro neurostimulator in geriatric patients with xerostomia

Authors: Ramya Ramadoss, Rajkumar Krishnan, Swarnalakshmi Raman, Rajashree Padmanaban, Nagarathinam Anbuelangovan, Rajalakshmanan Eswaramoorthy

Published in: BMC Oral Health | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Background

Xerostomia (dryness of the mouth) is one of the most common long-term consequences of ageing, and it causes a tremendous impact on the function and morphology of the salivary ductal system. As a consequence, it leads to a decrease in the amount of salivary output and also affects the overall quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine whether electrostimulation using a custom designed transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device will help to improve the quality of secreted saliva following electrostimulation.

Methods

One hundred thirty-five participants underwent the intervention for three months, twice daily (80 Hz). Pre-intervention and post-intervention unstimulated saliva were collected. Parameters such as salivary pH, cortisol level, salivary antioxidants, total protein, the viscosity of saliva, and microbial carriage were analysed.

Results

Salivary pH, cortisol, microbial cultures, viscosity, and antioxidants showed a significant difference at the end of the 3rd month (p < 0.05). Irrespective of the patient's age, gender, and common underlying systemic illnesses (diabetes and hypertension), a significant change in the quality of the salivary analytes was observed.

Conclusion

The study emphasises the use of a custom designed TENS device in improving the quality of secreted saliva among old patients with oral dryness.

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Title: Salivary stimulatory effect of novel low level transcutaneous electro neurostimulator in geriatric patients with xerostomia
Authors: Ramya Ramadoss
Rajkumar Krishnan
Swarnalakshmi Raman
Rajashree Padmanaban
Nagarathinam Anbuelangovan
Rajalakshmanan Eswaramoorthy
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Oral Health / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6831
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03049-0

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Salivary stimulatory effect of novel low level transcutaneous electro neurostimulator in geriatric patients with xerostomia

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Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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