Dubai Medical Journal

Published date: Sep 30 2025

Journal Title: Dubai Medical Journal

Issue title: Dubai Medical Journal (DMJ): Volume 8, Issue 3

Pages: 296 - 306

DOI: 10.18502/dmj.v8i3.19855

Arpit Sikriarpitsikri@gmail.comDepartment of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge and Oral Implantology, Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Budh (Baddi), Teh. Baddi, Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh

Karam Gaurvi KashyapDepartment of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge and Oral Implantology, MM College of Dental Sciences & Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana, Haryana

Jyotsana SikriDepartment of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Budh (Baddi), Teh. Baddi, Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh

Introduction: Saliva, secreted by the salivary glands, plays a vital role in oral health and the retention of complete dentures. Xerostomia (dry mouth), commonly seen in elderly patients with conditions like Sjögren’s syndrome, poses significant challenges in denture retention, mastication, and swallowing.

Case Report: This report describes a patient with Sjögren’s syndrome who presented with compromised denture retention due to severe dry mouth. To address this, a reservoir denture was fabricated, allowing for the introduction of artificial saliva via a syringe, significantly improving the patient’s ability to chew and swallow.

Discussion: Xerostomia, particularly in autoimmune conditions like Sjögren’s syndrome, affects denture retention and overall oral function. The innovative use of a reservoir denture with artificial saliva provides a practical and effective solution to these challenges.

Conclusion: The reservoir denture proved to be a successful intervention, offering improved functionality and comfort, thus enhancing the patient’s quality of life. This approach holds promise for similar cases of xerostomia in denture-wearing patients.

Keywords: reservoir dentures, Schirmer’s test, sialometry, Sjögren’s syndrome, xerostomia

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