Sjögren's syndrome: diagnosis and management of oral complications

Gen Dent. 1996 Sep-Oct;44(5):404-8; quiz 419-20.

Abstract

Sjogren's syndrome, a common autoimmune disease process, is characterized by destruction of exocrine (including the lacrimal and salivary) glands. Patients with this disorder may initially complain of a dry mouth or have rapid onset of new carious lesions. Here, a case of Sjogren's syndrome is presented that was initially diagnosed because of dental complaints, and long-term treatment of Sjogren's patients is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dental Care for Chronically Ill / methods
  • Dental Caries / etiology
  • Dental Caries / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Xerostomia / complications
  • Xerostomia / therapy*