Sex steroid levels and stress-related markers in pregnant and non-pregnant women and the effect of periodontal therapy

CONCLUSIONS: Gingival inflammation can be a psychosocial stress inducing factor during pregnancy. Furthermore, periodontal therapy may assist in reducing stress-related hormone levels in GCF during pregnancy.PMID:38368525 | DOI:10.4317/medoral.26455

Source: Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal - February 18, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: O Gokturk F-U Yarkac F Avcioglu Source Type: research