REVIEW PAPER
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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ABSTRACT
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.