PMID: 9171038Sep 1, 1996Paper

Sjögren's syndrome: diagnosis and management of oral complications

General Dentistry
J P Lilly, P G Fotos

Abstract

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 rapid 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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