8. PFA Presentations… Dr Suman Bellur

Description

10:30am – 10:45am — Female hormonal fluctuations and its effects on the periodontium
Presented by Dr Suman Bellur

Modern day advances in fertility treatment has enabled this medical treatment to become increasingly popular. This may involve dramatic endocrine changes in the female. It is well known that systemic sex steroid hormones have been associated with increased gingival inflammation such as during pregnancy. Recent research outcomes will be presented regarding the impact of high-dose fertility medications upon the periodontium. Their significance in clinical practice will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes:

Overview of fertility treatment protocols which female dental patients might be undergoing

Impact of fertility medication upon the oral cavity and periodontium and any clinical implications

Management of the female patient undergoing fertility treatment