Salivary gland hypoplasia is relative underdevelopment of the Salivary glands. [1] Salivary gland hypoplasia tends to produce xerostomia (dry mouth), with all the associated problems this brings. [1] [2]
It is a rare condition, [2] which may occur as a congenital abnormality or result from lack of neuromuscular stimulation. [1]
It may be associated with Melkersson–Rosenthal syndrome, [1] [2] and hereditary ectodermal dysplasia. [1]