Research demonstrates minor salivary flow identifies hyposalivation in adults, indicating its clinical usefulness.
MSF, measured using a simple, non-invasive method, is a reliable and moderately accurate screening tool for identifying hyposalivation in adults with medication-induced xerostomia. These findings support its use in clinical settings; however, further refinement and validation are necessary to establish diagnostic thresholds and determine its applicability.
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