Histological changes in tongue of rabbits with iron deficiency state

Abstract EN

Background: Many oral symptoms can be contributed to iron deficient state.

The present study was designed to show the effect of iron deficiency in histological feature of tongue.

Materials and methods : Fifteen rabbits were used, 9 of them were given carrot only for duration of 2 months, they represent experimental group.

Six of fifteen of rabbits were given normal food with all nutrient and vitamin supplement, for 2 months duration too, they represent the control group.

Results : the result shows histological changes in tongue including atrophy and depopulation of experimental group.

Conclusion : Iron element is important in epithelization of tongue and to keep tongue healthy.