Effect of Pilocarpine Mouthwash on Salivary Flow Rate in Patients with Xerostomia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

• Main Authors: Katayoun Katebi (Author), Shirin Hassanpour (Author), Hosein Eslami (Author), Fatemeh Salehnia (Author), Hossein Hosseinifard (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Statement of the Problem: Xerostomia is a subjective sensation of dry mouth considered as a complex state affecting multiple oral functions. Pilocarpine may be a useful medication for the treatment of xerostomia, but its side effects limit its use under certain conditions. Recent studies have focuse...