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Oral Manifestations due to nutritional deficiencies and systemic diseases: A Review
Authors: Dr. Bhuvan Nagpal, Prof. Jyoti Nagpal, Dr. Jyotsana Nagpal, Dr. Aditya Garg, Dr. Anuradha Garg, Dr. Anupam Nagpal
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Relationship between nutrition and oral health is multifaceted. Nutrient deficiency may result in oral symptomatology. Nutrition has both local and systemic impacts on the oral cavity. There are many factors which affects the nutrition 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 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.