Abstract
Xerostomia may cause periodontal disease; dental caries; impairments in speech, taste sensations, and ability to swallow; etc. The purpose of this study is to elucidate whether aromatherapy has an effect on xerostomia. Twenty patients with xerostomia (64.3±10.8 years of age) were recruited. We compared factors such as unstimulated salivary volume, discomfort in the mouth, and activity of amylase in the saliva in approximately aromatherapy. Our results indicate that aromatherapy may have an effect on xerostomia. It is necessary to evaluate the effect of adaptation and long-term use of aromatherapy in future.
