PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS AND ITS EFFECTS ON ORAL CAVITY

Various diseases manifesting in the oral cavity has a psychological component in their etiology or have some effect of psychologic factors. Further many psychiatric disorders such as anxiety depression etc. Have an influence upon health of oral tissue. Because stress is increasing in everyday life due to cut-throat competition in every field there are more chances of dental practitioners encountering patients with such disorders. Hence everyone should be familiar with such manifestations and if accounted should try to manage them with the help psychiatrists whenever needed.