Effect of stress, anxiety and depression on unstimulated salivary flow rate and xerostomia
Open Access
- 13 December 2017
- journal article
- Published by International Society for Phytocosmetic Sciences
- Vol. 11 (4) , 247-252
Abstract
Background. Unstimulated salivary flow rate can be influenced by different factors. This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of stress, anxiety and depression on unstimulated salivary flow rate in adults.Keywords
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