Salivary Replacement Substances.

When the saliva stimulating substances are inadequate to deal with complaints of mouth
dry, then use saliva substitute substances (Amerongan, 1991; Kidd and
Bechal, 1992). Various requirements for these substances as are reologis, taste
fun, the influence of the buffer, increased remineralization and inhibits
demineralization, inhibit bacterial growth and good wetting properties
(Amerongan, 1991). Saliva substitute is available in liquid form, spray and
suction tablets (Kidd and Bechal, 1992).
VA Oralube, liquid form, pH 7, a saliva substitute for substance
stimulate electrolyte viscosity and whole saliva. Also used are also
Hypromellose, ph 8 (Amerongan, 1991; Kidd and Bechal, 1992; Glass et al, 1984).
Salivary orthana, the form of spray, pH 7, containing mucin to obtain
viscosity. Also used Glandosan, pH 5.1, but not recommended for
patients who still have teeth (Kidd and Bechal, 1992).
Polyox tablets used suction, useful as a saliva substitute
and is also beneficial in mencekatkan dentures (Kidd and Bechal, 1992).

SUMMARY



Saliva is a complex oral fluid, which is not stained
secreted from the major and minor salivary glands. Under normal circumstances, saliva
produced approximately 500 -600 ml/24 hours, which has an important function in
in the oral cavity such as mastication and swallowing function, the function of cleanliness
mouth and a protective function against dental caries process.

If you have a reduction in salivary secretion will occur complaint of dry mouth
or xerostomia. Various factors can cause reduced salivary secretion
This, like the radiation pad a neck region and head, fever, diabetes, kidney failure,
Sjogren's syndrome, breathing through the mouth, stress and age.

As a result of complaints of dry mouth can be a hassle for the sufferer. difficult
chewing and speaking, taste disturbances, problems with dentures is
result of complaints of dry mouth. Moreover, it can also cause changes
arrangement of micro-organisms in the oral cavity, increased dental caries and diseases
periodontium.

Reduction of dry mouth complaints must go through the examination of the subjective,
objective and additional checks are needed to determine the factors
the cause. Maintenance actions are carried out usually with the suggestion
rinse his mouth, replace or discontinue the drug, which has the effect CBAT
addition to dry mouth, salivary function of stimulating substances. In the event
salivary gland damage to pad a saliva substitute used.