International Journal of Orofacial Biology

ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Year
: 2017  |  Volume : 1  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 32--34

Oral health in pregnant women


Deepika Venugopal, S Gheena 
 Department of Oral Pathology, Saveethe Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Deepika Venugopal
Department of Oral Pathology, Saveethe Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
India

Background: Oral health is an important component of general health and should be maintained during pregnancy. Physiologic changes during pregnancy may result in noticeable changes in the oral cavity. Objective: To evaluate the oral hygiene and educate the pregnant women on its importance to the developing fetus. Materials and Methods: 30 pregnant women were with no other systemic diseases were examined to assess Dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis and any other lesion. Results: 23.3% of them had dental caries, 60% gingivitis, 10% had pregnancy associated gingival growth. Conclusion: There is a lack of dental knowledge and practices among pregnant women. Educating women to maintain good oral health is fundamental in reducing dental disease.


How to cite this article:
Venugopal D, Gheena S. Oral health in pregnant women.Int J Orofac Biol 2017;1:32-34


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Venugopal D, Gheena S. Oral health in pregnant women. Int J Orofac Biol [serial online] 2017 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];1:32-34
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