220 Chapter 11 In Chapter 8 it was found that SS patients used a wide range of interventions to relieve their oral dryness. Especially “drinking water’’ was a frequently used intervention. “Drinking water’’, “rinsing of the mouth”, and “drinking small volumes” had significant associations with the RODI scores of the posterior palate, and the anterior and posterior tongue, respectively. The “use of a mouth gel’’ had a significant association with the RODI scores of the inside cheeks. These findings provide a deeper insight into the association between the use of dry-mouth interventions and oral dryness and help clinicians to give a more specific and a patient-tailored advice on interventions for the relief of oral dryness complaints. In Chapter 9, the preferences of SS patients regarding various characteristics of new saliva substitutes were evaluated, including taste, consistency, and objections against certain ingredients. The conclusion was that, according to SS patients, the most ideal saliva substitute has a thin-watery consistency in a spray form with a neutral flavor and providing long alleviation of dry mouth complaints. Additionally, it should not contain artificial sweeteners or alcohol, and should not have a bitter taste or cause discoloration of the teeth.
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