Sjögren's syndrome: diagnosis and management of oral complications

Lilly, J.P.; Fotos, P.G.

General Dentistry 44(5): 404-8; quiz 419-20

1996


ISSN/ISBN: 0363-6771
PMID: 9171038
Document Number: 464709
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 raid 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.

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