XEROSTOMIA INDUCED BY ANTI-HYPERTENSIVES AND IMPORTANCE ABOUT ADHESION TO THE PROSTHESIS

Abstract

High blood pressure has become an increasingly common disease in Brazilian society. In the care scenario for this pathology, antihypertensive drugs play an important role in treatment. However, some of these medications can trigger adverse effects such as xerostomia, a condition characterized by the sensation of dry mouth, often related to reduced saliva production (hyposalivation). This decrease in salivation can directly affect the physical retention of complete dentures, thus compromising the patient's quality of life. Therefore, understanding these mechanisms is essential to adjust the patient's medication therapy and prevent discomfort. However, when reducing these discomforts is not feasible, the use of artificial saliva emerges as an essential alternative to mitigate adverse effects.