KETIDAK-NYAMANAN DI RONGGA MULUT PADA WANITA MENOPAUSE DAN FAKTOR-FAKTOR INTRAORAL YANG BERPERAN (Studi Pustaka)

Abstract

In menopausal women, there are physiological changes as a consequence of the decrease in secretion of oestrogen and ovary function that produce oestrogen. Numerous metabolic, psychological and physical changes have been associated with this event. In this paper we described oral discomfort in menopausal women. Dentist should know about oral discomfort in menopause including oral dryness, burning sensation, altered taste perception and ulceration, because this symptoms could become a reason for menopausal women to see a dentist. In the management of oral discomfort in menopausal women dentist should collaborate with gynecologist.

Keywords

• Menopausal women
• oral discomfort