Evaluation the relation between the nutrient deficiency and oral manifestation in Najaf city.

Abstract

The relationship between nutrition and oral health is multifaceted. Nutrition has both local and systemic impacts on the oral cavity. Nutrient deficiency may result in oral symptomatology. There are many factors effected the nutrient as age, sex, and pregnancy. Clinical manifestations of nutrient deficiencies can have a significant impact on the function of the oral cavity. Functional properties of the oral cavity include taste, salivation, mastication, and swallowing food. The study was carried out on 150 cases from hospitals and special clinics during period from December 2010 to May 2011 in Al – Najaf city. All patients had been involved in this study from both sexes, the age between 12 – 65 years (120 females and 30 males), females divided in pregnant women 50, the ages between 15 – 38 years and non-pregnant women 70, and the ages between 12 – 65 years. The mouth is frequently the mirror of the body involved in conditions that affect the skin or other multiorgan diseases. In many instances, oral involvement precedes the appearance of other symptoms or lesions at other locations. Dentists and health professionals must recognize the manifestations of these deficiencies consider their causes and provide early treatment to prevent further compromise in nutrition status and to promote optimal nutrition, oral and overall health