How Nutrient Deficiencies Impact the Oral Mucosa and How to Manage Them: A Narrative Review.
Nutritional deficiencies, particularly of B12, iron, folate, and zinc, are associated with various oral mucosal conditions including aphthous ulcers, glossitis, and candidiasis, suggesting that screening for nutritional status may be warranted when patients present with unexplained oral lesions.
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