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Influence of osteoporosis on the oral health of menopausal women.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15206260     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
Aida A Chohayeb
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  General dentistry     Volume:  52     ISSN:  0363-6771     ISO Abbreviation:  Gen Dent     Publication Date:    2004 May-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-06-21     Completed Date:  2004-08-26     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7610466     Medline TA:  Gen Dent     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  258-61; quiz 262     Citation Subset:  D    
Affiliation:
Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington, DC, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Female
Humans
Jaw Diseases / physiopathology
Menopause / physiology*
Mouth Diseases / physiopathology
Oral Health*
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / physiopathology*

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