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Background Although drooling of saliva is considered abnormal in a child over 4 years of age, it has been estimated to occur in approximately in 10–37% of children with cerebral palsy.
Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the flow rate, pH and buffering capacity in saliva of Brazilian individuals with cerebral palsy who drool.
Methods Cross‐sectional assessment of saliva from 139 individuals...