Women's oral health issues.
Hormonal fluctuations affect more than a woman's reproductive system. They have a surprisingly strong influence on the oral cavity. Puberty, menses, pregnancy, and menopause all influence women's oral health and the way in which a dentist should approach their treatment. This paper will review aspects of a woman's life when hormonal fluctuations may affect oral tissues.
Steinberg
B J
BJ
MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001777:Blood Coagulation / Q000187:drug effects; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005882:Gingival Diseases; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause / Q000502:physiology; D008597:Menstrual Cycle / Q000502:physiology; D008598:Menstruation / Q000502:physiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009909:Oral Health; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000150:complications; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011627:Puberty / Q000502:physiology; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000209:etiology; D016387:Women's Health
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral