Maintaining the Oral Health of Patients With Sjögren’s Syndrome
Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects the salivary and lacrimal glands, resulting in the classic presentation of dry eyes and dry mouth, also referred to as sicca symptoms. The clinical spectrum of SS is broad. One patient with SS may experience only mild symptoms, while another may present with sicca symptoms, as well as significant joint pain and fatigue. Individuals with SS may also experience severe systemic manifestations, including vasculitis, interstitial lung disease, glomerulonephritis, arthritis, and lupus. Significant neurological dysfunction may also be present.
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