Abstract
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Pathogenesis of radiation-induced xerostomia
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Xerostomia and quality of life
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Treatment
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Stringent oral and dental care
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Radiation therapy protectants
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Salivary gland transfer techniques
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Gene therapy
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Pharmacologic options
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Emerging parotid gland-sparing techniques
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Chambers, M.S., Artopoulou, II., Garden, A.S. (2007). Xerostomia. In: Myers, E.N., Ferris, R.L. (eds) Salivary Gland Disorders. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-47072-4_11
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