The Swallows Australian Edition Magazine

the irradiation fields. However, generally,
xerostomia develops into an irreversible,
life-long problem.
Are you willing to participate in a study to
improve the salivary flow for treatment of Dry
Mouth? With the reduced saliva flow, it causes
accumulation of dental plaque and increased
retention of food particles between teeth,
promoting recurrent dental caries. Post
radiation, the saliva pH and buffer capacity is
lowered, promoting growth of fungus, Candida
albicans, as well as accelerated tooth wear,
dental erosion and infection. A saliva test is an
excellent way of being able to identify patients
with this particular problem, and it provides the
framework around which your management
can be based.
Step 1: Saliva test is at the beginning of your
treatment
Step 2: Saliva test after the 30 treatment
course of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Step 3: Saliva test at six weeks after the end of
treatment of HBOT. In addition to the treatment
of Xerostomia, HBOT is also useful in the
management of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw,
both for the prevention as well as the treatment
of the condition. The treatment regime is the
same as that of Xerostomia and the duration is
determined by Marx protocol.