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Implantoprosthetic treatment of patients with chronic dry mouth.
 
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Poradnia Protetyki Stomatologicznej, Medyczne Centrum Innowacji Wrocław Sp. z o.o., Uniwersyteckie Centrum Stomatologiczne Wrocław, Uniwersyteckie Centrum Stomatologiczne, Polska
 
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Katedra i Zakład Protetyki Stomatologicznej, Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich, Polska
 
These authors had equal contribution to this work
 
 
Submission date: 2026-06-16
 
 
Final revision date: 2026-07-06
 
 
Acceptance date: 2026-09-17
 
 
Publication date: 2026-09-17
 
 
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Patrycja Aleksandra Biesiada   

Poradnia Protetyki Stomatologicznej, Medyczne Centrum Innowacji Wrocław Sp. z o.o., Uniwersyteckie Centrum Stomatologiczne Wrocław, Uniwersyteckie Centrum Stomatologiczne, Krakowska 26, 50-452, Wrocław, Polska
 
 
Prosthodontics 2026;76(3):259-265
 
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The aim of this review study was to present in detail, based on the available literature, the multidirectional impact of chronic dry mouth on the success and long-term stability of implantprosthetic treatment. The analysis of clinical studies on peri-implant complications in patients with quantitative and qualitative salivary secretion disorders indicates that xerostomia disrupts the biological homeostasis of the oral environment, promotes bacterial biofilm accumulation, increases mucosal susceptibility to trauma, impairs the natural protective mechanisms of saliva, and increases the risk of developing periimplantitis 2-3-fold. Key factors conditioning the success of therapy include: patient-specific modification of the prosthodontic treatment plan, intensive oral hygiene performed by the patient alongside regular professional prophylaxis, saliva substitution using dedicated moisturizing agents, pharmacological stimulation, and shortened follow-up intervals. Xerostomia is not an absolute contraindication to undergoing treatment utilizing endosseous dental implants. However, achieving predictable therapeutic success and a significant improvement in the quality of life in this specific patient population requires a rigorous, multidisciplinary care protocol for the high-risk patient, with an emphasis on biological prophylaxis.
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