Histopathological evaluation of oral membranous substance in bedridden elderly persons without oral intake in Japan

ConclusionThe oral membranous substance was composed of keratin and mucin with inflammation. These results suggest that the deposition of the oral membranous substance is a pathological condition or oral mucositis caused by dry mouth.

Source: Gerodontology - November 20, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Fa ‐Chih Shen, Tadashi Ogasawara, Koichi Shinotsuka, Kohta Miyahara, Kazushige Isono, Noriyasu Mochiduki, Kouhei Matsumura, Katsumitsu Shimada, Takanaga Ochiai, Yasuaki Kakinoki, Hiromasa Hasegawa Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research