Artificial saliva is used for the therapeutic management of xerostomia. Moreover, artificial saliva also referred to as saliva alternative is made to moisturize the desiccated oral tissues. Furthermore, the physical & biological features of artificial saliva are similar to normal human saliva. In addition to this, artificial saliva is a blend of buffering agents, flavoring agents, and cellulose derivatives. Saliva replacement is accessible as various agents such as mouthwash, liquids, gels, mouthwash, sprays, oils, toothpaste, and chewing gums.
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