Recaldent Success Rate Is High
Saliva testing revealed an acidic salivary pH, both at rest and when stimulated. She also had depressed salivary buffer capacity. A lifestyle analysis revealed that Helen did not consume either caffeine or alcohol, and had a water intake of more than 2 litres per day. The combination of depressed salivary parameters and ocular dryness in a female patient of this age is suggestive of primary Sjogrens Syndrome. Serological testing and a labial salivary gland biopsy confirmed this presumptive clinical diagnosis.
In the light of her ongoing caries and erosion problems, Helen's home care program included GC Tooth Mousse Plus with Fluoride twice daily, a saliva substitute, and intermittent Dry Mouth Gel Therapy. After restoring her cavitated areas with dental sealant, Helen was then enrolled in a three-monthly maintenance program to ensure regular review of her status and to provide ongoing fluoride varnish applications to the at-risk tooth surfaces.
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