EVALUATION OF SALIVARY URIC ACID LEVELS AS A NOVEL BIOMARKER IN THE ASSESSMENT OF ORAL HEALTH STATUS AMONG WOMEN AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF THEIR LIFE CYCLE

Hormonal fluctuations throughout a womans lifespan profoundly influence both systemic and oral health. Key physiological phases namely puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause heighten susceptibility to oral infections. These hormonal variations can significantly affect a womans overall quality of life.