THE IMPACT OF MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES ON DENTAL HEALTH IN PREGNANT WOMEN

Анотація

Nowadays, the health of pregnant women is an important factor for the development of a healthy child. Physiological changes characteristic of the gestation period is accompanied by an increased need for essential trace elements and a redistribution of mineral resources. A lack of trace elements negatively affects the condition of teeth and periodontal tissues. The purpose of the article was to determine the effect of trace elements on dental health in pregnant women. The work uses methods of systematic analysis and synthesis of scientific research results. In the course of the work, an analysis of current scientific data on the effect of trace element deficiency on the condition of teeth was carried out. The biological mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and quantitative indicators of trace element levels in pregnant women were highlighted. It was shown that a lack of iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium, and fluoride contributes to the development of caries, gingivitis, bleeding gums, and impaired enamel mineralization. It has been established that an imbalance of trace elements affects the cells of the immune system and the microflora of the oral cavity in pregnant women. These changes affect the formation of dental tissues in the fetus. The results of the study indicate the need to determine the level of trace elements and monitor their levels during pregnancy. This will help to identify trace element deficiencies in a timely manner and prevent the development of dental diseases in pregnant women.

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