Keywords
artificial saliva
saliva substitutes
Abstract
An adequate amount of water in cells and tissues is a prerequisite for the proper functioning of every organism, and every organ within that organism. Its deficiency can cause serious clinical symptoms and subjective troublesome ailments among patients. The authors present in this study, the most commonly used preparations in patients exhibiting dry eye and/or dry mouth.
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