Influence of osteoporosis on the oral health of menopausal women.
This article presents current research data that describe the etiology and prevalence of factors associated with osteoporosis and its manifestations in the oral cavity. To educate their patients, dentists should be knowledgeable about the oral manifestations of osteoporosis and should collaborate with other health care providers to reduce the possible destructive effects of osteoporosis on their patients' oral health.
Chohayeb
Aida A
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Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington, DC, USA.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D008593:Menopause / Q000502:physiology*; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D009909:Oral Health; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000503:physiopathology*