Efficacy and Safety of an Intraoral Electrostimulation Device for Xerostomia Relief A Multicenter, Randomized Trial


Strietzel F. P., Lafaurie G. I., Bautista Mendoza G. R., Alajbeg I., Pejda S., Vuletic L., ...Daha Fazla

ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM, cilt.63, sa.1, ss.180-190, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • 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
  • İstanbul 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.