Saliva is a fluid with many functions such as oral digestion, oral mucosa lubrication, maintenance of the ecological balance in the oral cavity, antimicrobial activity and effective protection of teeth integrity by maintaining the pH in the oral cavity . Hyposalivation affects the quality of life due to the importance of salivary functions. It can be caused by conditions like aging, use of certain drugs, diet, treatment with radiation and certain diseases such as diabetes. Individuals with hyposalivation show a higher prevalence of periodontitis .