Impact of hormonal phases on salivary characteristics and oral hygiene in women: a cross-sectional comparative study
The study indicates that hormonal phases, particularly third-trimester pregnancy and menopause, are associated with reduced salivary flow, lower pH, and poorer oral hygiene, underscoring the need for stage-specific preventive strategies and collaboration between gynecologists and dental professionals.
Authors
- Shashi Rashmi Acharya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8906-6353)
- Arun Mayya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7230-3479)
- Amneet Rai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8476-5140)
- Ashwini Savia Colaco
- Akshatha Chatra
Institutions
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN)
- K.S. Hegde Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2025-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-07284-5
- Primary Topic
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00