Marcelo Rosanova Ferraro|Alexandre R. Vieira
Explaining Gender Differences in Caries: A Multifactorial Approach to a Multifactorial Disease
University of Pittsburgh|University of Pittsburgh
many studies demonstrated caries rates higher women men review attempts provide explanation trend examining factor contributes caries factor differs men women evidence provided demonstrate caries risk factors women include different salivary composition flow rate hormonal fluctuations dietary habits genetic variations particular social roles among family systemic diseases found associated caries also found association female gender extended exposure oral cavity cariogenic oral microflora proven contribute higher caries women research areas could done future explain contribution lack thereof higher caries rate women