scholarly journals Oral and Dental Health in Pregnancy

10.5772/24157 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eftekharalsadat Hajikazemi ◽  
Fatemeh Haghdoost
Keyword(s):  
Dental Health ◽  
In Pregnancy

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practices of Pregnant Women regarding Oral Health in A Tertiary Care Hospital in Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (217) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha Gupta ◽  
Manisha Chhetry
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Perinatal Complications ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
In Pregnancy

Introduction: Poor dental hygiene has been associated with various perinatal complications in studiesdone worldwide but few studies in Nepal have explored the knowledge of pregnant ladies regardingdental hygiene. The aim of the study was to know the knowledge and practices of pregnant womenregarding oral health in a tertiary care center in Nepal. Methods: A qualitative study was carried out in Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital fromJanuary 15, 2018 to June 15, 2018 after approval from the Institutional Review Committee of NobelMedical College. Convenience sampling was done. Fifty pregnant women admitted in antenatalward were interviewed regarding their knowledge of dental care in pregnancy, the common dentalproblems they faced and the treatment taken. A predesigned proforma was used and results wereanalyzed using SPSS version 17. Results: Twenty two (44%) patients reported dental problems during pregnancy. Bleeding gumswas seen in 7 (14%) and toothache in 7 (14%) were commonly reported dental problems. Forty seven(94%) patients acknowledged that routine dental care was needed for health, only 6 (12%) wereaware that poor dental health could affect baby weight. Oral health not seen as priority in 24 (48%)was the main barrier to seeking dental care in pregnancy followed by costs of treatment in 18 (36%)and safety concerns in pregnancy in 8 (16%) cases. Conclusions: Though dental problems were a common occurrence in pregnancy, utilization ofservices was low for the same. The participants reported significant barriers to obtaining dental careincluding lack of knowledge about the importance of maternal oral health and the treatment costs.

Dental health in pregnancy

1963 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 506-512 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.M. Horsnell ◽  
Judith Packer
Keyword(s):  
Dental Health ◽  
In Pregnancy

scholarly journals A review on safety Endodontic Management in Pregnancy

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 5192-5197
Author(s):  
Chanchal Rathi ◽  
Manoj Chandak ◽  
Madhulika Chandak ◽  
Pavan Bajaj ◽  
Pooja Chandak
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Pregnant Patient ◽  
Hormonal Changes ◽  
Dental Procedure ◽  
Dental Health Care ◽  
Drug Of Choice ◽  
Anaesthetic Agents ◽  
In Pregnancy

The dental practitioner provides dental treatment to pregnant women to maintain their oral health. This is known as Intrauterine Dentistry. Dental treatment neither is cancelled nor be obstructed after confirming the pregnancy. Precautions should be taken while performing a dental procedure. During pregnancy number of physiologic and hormonal changes are taking place. Due to this, the oral cavity is more prone to infection. Also, increased consumption of carbohydrates leads to more acid formation. Also, vomiting and saliva are reduced. Also, pregnant women are always at high risk for caries than non-pregnant women. So proper dental health care of a pregnant patient is utmost necessary. Endodontic treatment comprises the use of radiographs, local anaesthetic agents, intracanal irrigants, intra-canal medicaments, and drugs. While performing an endodontic procedure, a radiograph should be taken with minimal exposure and only when it is required. Also, local anaesthesia has been chosen depending upon its effects on the baby and pregnant women. Antibiotics like amoxicillin and cephalosporin are considered to be safe in pregnancy. Also, it is stated that the second trimester is the safest period for performing any dental treatment. Analgesics are also used when a patient is in pain condition. Whenever analgesia is required paracetamol is always used safely in pregnancy. It is the drug of choice for pain relief. Only plain paracetamol is indicated. So this review discusses endodontic consideration and possible risk while performing a dental treatment.

scholarly journals Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy Outcomes

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dolapo A. Babalola ◽  
Folashade Omole
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Birth ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Obstetric Care ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Dental Screening ◽  
In Pregnancy

An increasing number of studies are confirming an association between periodontal disease (PD) and adverse outcomes in pregnancy. PD places pregnant women at greater risk for preterm birth than alcohol consumption or smoking. This underscores the importance of offering dental screening to women who are pregnant or contemplating pregnancy and the need for physicians who provide obstetric care to be aware of the possible connection between poor dental health and poor pregnancy outcomes.

scholarly journals Evaluation Of Knowledge And Attitude Towards Oral Health During Pregnancy And Common Practices Among Pregnant Women Residing In Pahang, Malaysia

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurjasmine Aida Jamani ◽  
Karimah Hanim Abdul Aziz ◽  
Zurainie Abllah
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Adverse Outcome ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
The Mean ◽  
In Pregnancy ◽  
Good Attitude

Introduction: Oral health problem among pregnant woman has been shown to have possible association with preterm birth and low birth weight. Several studies found that pregnant women have limited knowledge of these adverse outcome. The aims of this study were to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices of pregnant women and to examine their practices in relation with their intraoral health status. Materials and Methods: This a cross-sectional study where pregnant women from government health clinics in Kuantan, Pahang completed a questionnaire to assess their knowledge, attitudes and practices towards oral health. A thorough dental examination was done to attain their oral health status. Results were analyzed by descriptive analysis, chi square test and multiple logistic regressions. Results: 296 pregnant women participated in this study. The mean age of the respondents was 28.7 years and the mean parity was two (2). Majority of them were Malay (91.9%) and had education below than higher secondary school (47.3%). Most respondents demonstrated poor knowledge (67%) and poor attitude (54%) about dental health in general.175 (59.1%) respondents do not know that gum disease are common in pregnancy and 235 (79.4%) of them are unaware of gum problems causing possible risk of adverse outcome in pregnancy. Half of them (53%) had good practice on oral health. Women with increase parity and are working were less likely to develop missing teeth. Good attitude towards dental health was found to be a protective factor for oral health disease. Conclusion(s): Most women were less knowledgeable and had poor attitude about oral and dental health. Gestation, employment and good attitude were significantly associated with good oral health outcome. Hence, targeted education should be promoted during pre-pregnancy in order to prevent possible adverse pregnancy outcome.

scholarly journals Diagnosing of caries risk in pregnancy

2004 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 188-193
Author(s):  
Jasmina Tekic
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Preventive Program ◽  
Risk Zone ◽  
Dental Health Care ◽  
In Pregnancy

Objective: To diagnose the risk of developing caries in pregnancy as a parameter for providing oral health and defining individually preventive programs for pregnant women. Methods: The research was designed as a section study using methods of social medicine and epidemiology. 150 pregnant women were examined. 50 of the pregnant women were asked to answer a specially designed test for this research. The sources for data were: the caries risk diagnosis test as instrument of research and part of the original set of methodological forms for following oral health, and the Preventive Program for dental health care of the inhabitants of Serbia. The test contains general and specific parameters of risk with data of the course of pregnancy, diet and oral status. The tested women were classified in the zones of low, middle and high risk. Results: Of all the 50 tested pregnant women, 62% of them were in the low risk zone, and 38% in the middle risk zone of caries risk. In pregnant women of the low risk zone DMFT was determined as 14.65; for pregnant women in the middle risk zone the average was DMFT of 17.05. Conclusion: Diagnosis of caries risk in pregnancy is a parameter for providing oral health in pregnancy with which we can determine the risk zone and contents of primary and secondary dental prevention in caring for the health of the pregnant woman and the future baby.

scholarly journals MODERN APPROACHES TO PREVENTION OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES IN PREGNANCY: A REVIEW

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-94
Author(s):  
Liudmyla I. Ostrovskaya
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Treatment Regimens ◽  
Prophylactic Measures ◽  
Dental Diseases ◽  
In Pregnancy

Introduction: In the modern literature, a variety of treatment regimens for periodontal diseases in pregnant women have been suggested and recommended for use in practical public health. And yet the concept of “dental diseases prevention in pregnancy” does not fully reflect the essence of the necessary measures to maintain the dental health of women during this period. The aim: The aim of the present paper is to study the scientific literature on the issue of preventing periodontal diseases in pregnancy. Materials and methods: The subject under discussion was considered on the basis of 59 sources on this issue, using the method of content analysis, comparative and contrastive, analytical and biblio-semantic methods. Review and conclusions: The analysis of scientific literature justifies the need for an integrated approach to treatment and prophylactic measures during the entire pregnancy period. Furthermore, the review of literature sources allows us to advocate the need to improve the existing approaches and to develop new individual programs for primary and secondary prevention of periodontal diseases in pregnant women, taking into account pathogenesis and the peculiarity of their course. Diagnosis of dental status in pregnant women with assessment of early and long-term clinical observations provides a prognostic model of the course and outcome of dental diseases. Meanwhile, the introduction of the follow-up observation for the maternity leave group enhances the dental health of pregnant women and prevents multiple pathological conditions of the unborn child.

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