Alterazioni del cavo orale e strategie preventodontiche in menopausa

The menopause is a time of great hormonal changes and periodontal tissue is particularly sensitive to it. Some clinical features showed up most frequently in this group of patients: desquamative gingivitis, stomatopirosis, xerostomy, gingivitis and periodontal diseases in general. A strict prevention of all forms of periodontal disease should be implemented to minimize the risk of teeth loss or the onset of infectious and inflammatory issues against gums and oral mucosa.