Salivary calcium and phosphate in relation to oral health among postmenopausal women in Baghdad governorate
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Menopause, postmenopausal women, hormone alterationsAbstract
In women approaching menopause many physiological changes take place
including oral discomfort in addition to general climacteric complaints. The aim of
this study was to evaluate the oral health status in relation to some salivary
constituents including calcium and phosphate of pre and postmenopausal women.
Oral health status of 40 women (20 pre-menopause and 20 post-menopause) were
examined including (Decayed, Missing, and Filled teeth index (DMFT), gingival
index, plaque index, and calculus index). Stimulated whole saliva was collected to
determine salivary calcium and phosphate composition. The data were analysed with
Student's t-test.
The mean values of pH and flow rate were lower among postmenopausal women
than premenopausal one. Plaque, gingival and calculus indices were higher in postmenopause
women. Dental caries was also higher among postmenopausal women
with a highly significant difference. Concerning the level of salivary calcium and
phosphate, both of these elements were significantly higher among premenopausal
women than postmenopausal one.
Postmenopausal women showed significantly more oral changes than the
premenopausal women. These changes could be related to the hormone alterations.
Therefore, it is necessary to take preventive and educational measures targeted at
these women.
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