Prenatal Influences On Dental Development

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Prenatal influences on dental development Shante’ Seals Vatterott Dental Anatomy Courtney Oetting Research shows that there are many prenatal influences on dental development. With one being increased Gonadotropins. Increased Gonadotropins starts with the first trimester it causes the woman to have morning sickness. Nausea and vomiting with very high levels of Progesterone, by a central acting mechanism, slow the gastric emptying. The gastric acids which are present in the emesis, erode the enamel on the inner surface of the tooth. Commonly the first tooth. Gastric acids will only be a major concern for women that are bulimics and in patients with Hyperemesis Gravidum. Increased Gonadotropins which is caused by sex hormones,

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