Efficacy and Safety of an Intraoral Electrostimulation Device for Xerostomia Relief A Multicenter, Randomized Trial
ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM, cilt.63, sa.1, ss.180-190, 2011 (SCI-Expanded)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 63 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2011
- Doi Numarası: 10.1002/art.27766
- Dergi Adı: ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.180-190
- Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objective. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of an intraoral electrostimulation device, consisting of stimulating electrodes, an electronic circuit, and a power source, in treating xerostomia. The device delivers electrostimulation through the oral mucosa to the lingual nerve in order to enhance the salivary reflex.