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The effect of postmenopausal period on dental health and oral hygiene habits in women
Abstract
Aim: Menopause period causes some changes in the mouth and surrounding tissues besides its general effects on women. In this study, to determine and minimize the destructive effects of menopause in the oral region, it is aimed to increase the quality of life of the patients by taking the necessary precautions by comparing the individuals in the postmenopausal period with healthy individuals.
Materials and Methods: Clinical examination data and panoramic films belonging to 120 female patients older than 30 years old, 60 of who were in the postmenopausal period (postmenopausal group) and 60 of whom have normal menstrual cycles (control group), who applied to the dental clinic between 2019-2020, with various dental complaints were examined and dental findings were recorded.
Results: A significant relationship was found between the presence of menopause and the number of missing teeth and the number of teeth with lesions. The rate of patients using bisphosphonates was low in the postmenopausal group, and in this group, the number of decayed teeth and alveolar bone loss was determined higher than the control group.
Conclusion: It was observed that oral hygiene habits were inadequate and dental problems were higher in the postmenopausal group. To prevent this case, medical practitioners and dentists need more synchronized studies and more clinical research on women's oral health.
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Supporting Institution
Başkent Üniversitesi Araştırma Fonunca desteklenmiştir.
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
December 30, 2020
Submission Date
June 14, 2020
Acceptance Date
August 21, 2020
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 59 Number: 4