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| Year : 2011 | Volume
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| Issue : 6 | Page : 113-116 |
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Oral manifestations of thyroid disorders and its management
Shalu Chandna1, Manish Bathla2
1 Department of Periodontics, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Ambala, Haryana, India
2 Department of Psychiatry, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Ambala, Haryana, India
Correspondence Address:
Shalu Chandna
Bathla Periodontal Care Centre, Randhir Lane, Kunjpura Road, Karnal-132 001, Haryana
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2230-8210.83343
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The thyroid is the major regulator of metabolism and affects all of the bodily functions. Thyroid dysfunction is the second most common glandular disorder of the endocrine system which may rear its head in any system in the body including the mouth. The oral cavity is adversely affected by either an excess or deficiency of these hormones. Before treating a patient who has thyroid disorder, the endocrinologist needs to be familiar with the oral manifestations of thyroid dysfunctions. The patient with a thyroid dysfunction, as well as the patient taking medications for it, requires proper risk management before considering dental treatment by the dentist. Thus, communication of dentist with endocrinologist must be bidirectional, to maintain patient's oral and thyroid health. |
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