Role of Hormone on Tissue Health

Abstract

Endocrine system regulating hormonal function is one of the most important system of the body. Dysregulation
in which can directly affect the oral cavity. Their systemic involvement also sometimes affects the oral
health. Though other than diabetes mellitus and thyroid disorders rest of the hormonal diseases are rare but
not non-existent. So a proper knowledge about the clinical presentations should be kept by the dentists to
avoid any risks and difficulties regarding their diagnosis. Conditions like burning mouth, dry oral cavity,
and altered tastes can also be an after effect of menopause should be ruled out by dentist before coming to a
definitive diagnosis. Careful counseling of the patients especially women regarding their conditions should
be done by keeping in mind the psychological stress they undergo during that stage of life. So this review
circulates around the oral manifestations due to hormonal imbalance in a human body and post menopausal
women.