Utjecaj hormonalnih promjena na oralno zdravlje žena

master's thesis

• Title (english): The influence of hormonal changes on women´s oral health
• Author: Karla Bek
• Mentor: Božana Lončar Brzak (mentor)
• Committee member: Božana Lončar Brzak (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Ana Andabak Rogulj (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Ivana Škrinjar (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; School of Dental Medicine; (Department of Oral Medicine); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-09-16, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE; Dental Medicine; Oral Medicine

Abstract

Hormoni su signalne molekule koje omogućuju komunikaciju između udaljenih organa i tkiva. Potrebni su za normalan rast i razvoj te održavanje homeostaze. Ljudski organizam vrlo je osjetljiv na fluktuacije u koncentraciji hormona pa i male promjene mogu imati ozbiljne posljedice. Žene tijekom života prolaze kroz nekoliko razdoblja s oscilacijama u razini hormona. Pubertet, menstrualni ciklus, korištenje oralnih kontraceptiva, trudnoća i menopauza obilježeni su rastom i/ili padom razine ženskih spolnih hormona, estrogena i progesterona, što uzrokuje brojne promjene u organizmu žene. Dio tih promjena zahvaća i stomatognati sustav, a uključuje povećanu osjetljivost oralne sluznice, promjene u izlučivanju sline, povećani rizik za razvoj karijesa i parodontnih bolesti, temporomandibularne poremećaje i druge smetnje koje mogu utjecati na kvalitetu života. Većina ovih tegoba može se uspješno prevenirati ili sanirati. Stoga, zadaća je stomatologa informirati pacijentice o mogućim posljedicama promjena u razini spolnih hormona na oralno zdravlje i naglasiti važnost pravilne oralne higijene, redovitih odlazaka stomatologu i smanjenja stresa u svakodnevnom životu. Varijacije u razini hormona uglavnom ne zahtijevaju modifikacije ili odgodu stomatoloških zahvata uz iznimku trudnoće. Međutim, stomatolog treba biti oprezan prilikom ordiniranja lijekova zbog potencijalnih interakcija. Svrha je ovog rada podići svijest o utjecaju promjena u razini spolnih hormona na oralno zdravlje žena i objasniti njihove posljedice na usnu šupljinu.

Abstract (english)

Hormones are signaling molecules that facilitate communication between distant organs and tissues. They are necessary for normal growth and development as well as the maintenance of homeostasis. The human body is very sensitive to fluctuations in hormone concentration; subsequently, even a small change can have significant consequences. During their lifetime, women go through several periods with oscillations in hormone levels. Puberty, the menstrual cycle, use of oral contraceptives, pregnancy and menopause are all characterised by an increase and/or decrease in levels of female reproductive hormones, estrogen and progesterone, which causes many changes in the female body. Some of these changes affect the stomatognathic system and include increased sensitivity of the oral mucosa, changes in salivation, higher risk for development of caries and periodontal diseases, temporomandibular disorders and other problems that may reduce the quality of life. Most of these issues can be successfully prevented or treated. Therefore, it is a dentist´s responsibility to inform female patients of the possible consequences of hormonal changes regarding the oral cavity and to emphasize the importance of proper oral hygiene, frequent dental appointments and the reduction of stress in everyday life. Variations in hormone levels generally do not require any modifications or postponement of dental procedures with the exception of pregnancy. However, dentists must be cautious when prescribing medications due to potential drug interactions. The purpose of this paper is to raise awareness of the effect of hormonal changes on oral health and to explain the possible consequences they may have on the oral cavity.

• Keywords: pubertet; menstrualni ciklus; oralni kontraceptivi; trudnoća; menopauza; hormonalne promjene; oralno zdravlje
• Keywords (english): puberty; menstrual cycle; oral contraceptives; pregnancy; menopause; hormonal changes; oral health
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:127:248799
• Study programme: Title: Integrated undergraduate and graduate university study of Dental Medicine; Study programme type: university; Study level: integrated undergraduate and graduate; Academic / professional title: doktor/doktorica dentalne medicine (doktor/doktorica dentalne medicine)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-09-11 08:40:49