Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences (Jan 2014)

Gustatory dysfunction

  • T Maheswaran,
  • P Abikshyeet,
  • G Sitra,
  • S Gokulanathan,
  • V Vaithiyanadane,
  • S Jeelani

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-7406.137257
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 5
pp. 30 – 33

Abstract

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Tastes in humans provide a vital tool for screening soluble chemicals for food evaluation, selection, and avoidance of potentially toxic substances. Taste or gustatory dysfunctions are implicated in loss of appetite, unintended weight loss, malnutrition, and reduced quality of life. Dental practitioners are often the first clinicians to be presented with complaints about taste dysfunction. This brief review provides a summary of the common causes of taste disorders, problems associated with assessing taste function in a clinical setting and management options available to the dental practitioner.

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