Consideration of hormonal changes for orthodontic treatment during pregnancy and lactation - a review

• Main Authors: Yujie Zhao (Author), Shengqi Qian (Author), Zhijun Zheng (Author), Juxiang Peng (Author), Jianguo Liu (Author), Xiaoyan Guan (Author), Chengcheng Liao (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Hormonal changes in pregnant and lactating women significantly affect bone metabolism and overall stress levels, positioning them as a unique group within the orthodontic population. Fluctuations in estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, and other hormones are closely linked to bone remodeling...