Oral health in pregnancy (guidelines to gynaecologists, general physicians & oral health care providers) (original) (raw)

Pregnancy & Oral Health and Dental Management in Pregnant Patient

Journal of Current Medical Research and Opinion, 2020

Pregnancy is a unique, exciting time in a woman's life, and there are so many changes going on in human body during pregnancy and mouth is no exception , so good oral hygiene is extremely important during pregnancy . Usually oral health is often the most neglected form of health during all stages of life & the most important cause for this neglection is lack of awareness among people & this problems also increases when a lady is pregnant because of mis-perceptions and mis-leading information in the society or due to lack of knowledge. But the fact is during pregnancy many complex physiologic changes occur in the women’s body, which can adversely affect oral health and in turn those oral health problems may lead to pregnancy outcomes like preterm birth or low birth weight. Proper oral care is of utmost importance during pregnancy to avoid these complications. Avoiding foods that may cause oral problems, proper brushing and flossing and having dental consultations on a regular bas...

Oral health challenges in pregnant women in Pakistan: A research analysis

2017

Introduction: Pregnancy is a state of physiological condition that brings about various changes in the oral cavity<br> along with other physiological changes taking place throughout the female body. Gingival hyperplasia, gingivitis,<br> pyogenic granulomas and various salivary alterations are some of the changes commonly witnessed among pregnant<br> women.<br> Objectives of the study:The main objective of our study is to find the oral health challenges faced by the pregnant<br> women in Pakistan. Because like other systems of the body oral system also face many problems during pregnancy in<br> women.<br> Methodology of the study:A cross-sectional survey of pregnant women attending the Punjab dental hospital and<br> Fatima Memorial College of Medicine & Dentistry was undertaken. Ethical approval was obtained from the concerned<br> department of the hospital and ethical committee and written consent was obtained from all participan...

Dental care of the pregnant patient: an update of guidelines and recommendations

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

Pregnancy is a dynamic state marked by several physiological changes. Oral healthcare in pregnancy is often avoided and misunderstood, with healthcare professionals struggling to interpret the safety and appropriateness of dental treatment during this period. Despite international guidelines and consensus reports indicating that preventive and restorative dental treatment are safe and essential, there is still a widespread belief among healthcare professionals and general population in Pakistan that dental treatment during pregnancy may pose damage to the foetus. Over the past three decades, as human knowledge of the biology behind periodontal diseases broadened, its systemic impact upon various physiological states is better understood and management protocols are accordingly formulated. Lack of knowledge among dentists regarding the timing of routine dental treatment, avoidance of certain medications and poor understanding of the clinical changes in the periodontium of the pregnan...

Dental management in pregnancy: recent trends

This review analyzes the changes that occur during normal pregnancy and describes the main odontogenic infections, suggesting the actual best approach in dental management. Several studies support the hypothesis that periodontal disease is associated with preterm labour and other conditions complicating pregnancy, such as pre-eclampsia and fetal growth restriction. Appropriate dental care and prevention during pregnancy may reduce poor prenatal outcomes and eliminating risk factors. Dental examination before pregnancy is strongly suggested in order to act early on dental and periodontal diseases. Prevention means reducing the presence of bacterial plaque through professional hygiene sessions, education, and motivation to proper oral hygiene at home, education in proper nutrition, a balanced diet, and low intake of sugars. For these reasons, it is essential to have a more intense interdisciplinary collaboration between gynecologist and dentist in order to achieve an optimal women's health, during this particular time in their lives.

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Summary This review analyzes the changes that occur during normal pregnancy and describes the main odontogenic infections, suggesting the actual best approach in dental management. Several studies support the hypothesis that periodontal disease is associated with preterm labour and other conditions complicating pregnancy, such as pre-eclampsia and fetal growth restriction. Appropriate dental care and prevention during pregnancy may reduce poor prenatal outcomes and eliminating risk factors. Dental examination before pregnancy is strongly suggested in order to act early on dental and periodontal diseases. Prevention means reducing the presence of bacterial plaque through professional hygiene sessions, education, and motivation to proper oral hygiene at home, education in proper nutrition, a balanced diet, and low intake of sugars. For these reasons, it is essential to have a more intense interdisciplinary collaboration between gynecologist and dentist in order to achieve an optimal women's health, during this particular time in their lives.

The Importance of Oral Health during Pregnancy: A review

2018

Pregnancy is a transient physiological state which brings about different hormonal changes in a woman’s body. These effects are generalized and there are various oral changes as well. There are a number of especially important alterations in the periodontal conditions within the oral cavity. These changes have important implications as they have been known to cause adverse pregnancy outcomes. Better knowledge about these scenarios among health care professionals and women would go a long way toward avoiding or minimizing these adverse outcomes. Health education is an important tool in creating awareness among pregnant women regarding improvement of their oral health. Awareness among the health professionals and good inter-departmental collaboration would help toward a more efficient treatment of these pregnancy related conditions.

Oral Care during Pregnancy: Make every Mother and Child Count- A Review

Women's Health, 2016

Pregnancy is a dynamic physiological state evidenced by several transient changes and significant hormonal changes like increased production of estrogen and progesteron. Both periodontal disease and caries are highly prevalent among pregnant women. Also association of periodontal disease and preterm low-birth weight has been found. Thus, it is essential to educate pregnant women to promote oral health behaviours. Pregnant women should be emphasised on the relationship of maternal oral health with fetal health and specific preventive oral health care programme should be made an integral part of antenatal care.

Oral Health and Dental Care During Pregnancy

Dental Clinics of North America, 2013

A 2012 national experts' consensus statement concludes that dental care is safe and effective throughout all trimesters of pregnancy, and should not be withheld because of pregnancy. Research to date shows that routine preventive, diagnostic, and restorative dental treatment-including periodontal therapy-during pregnancy does not increase adverse pregnancy outcomes. The pregnant patient should be educated on the importance of oral health care for herself and her child and on expert recommendations for bolstering home oral hygiene care during pregnancy. Oral manifestations may be associated with pregnancy, including gingivitis, pregnancy epulis, and others. Research to date supports the safety of undertaking periodontal treatment during the perinatal period, with no associated adverse pregnancy outcomes. Whether perinatal periodontal treatment can reduce the risks for preterm birth or low birth weight has not been demonstrated thus far in US multicentered randomized controlled trials.

Dental health concerns in pregnancy: Need for a collaborative management approach

British Journal of Medical and Health Research

A woman undergoes a series of physiological states such as puberty, pregnancy and menarche. A number of anatomical, physiological and hormonal changes occur in pregnancy which not only affects the maternal health but also the health of the child. Oral health is an integral part of overall general health and is often neglected due to lack of knowledge and awareness and an unfavourable attitude. It definitely has its impact upon the systemic health and everyone should be aware about the same. This further needs due consideration in a pregnant women as peculiar oral changes and their impact on the new born infant and pregnancy outcome have been discussed and documented with sufficient evidence. Much has been talked about common oral health issues during pregnancy like gingivitis, periodontitis, pyogenic granuloma etc and their management. Patient's education regarding the oral hygiene and abnormal pregnancy outcome (pre-term birth, low body weight birth) is extremely essential. These conditions may be prevented by appropriate monitoring of dental health in pregnancy and also by providing dental care in such patients. Patients should be referred to the dental health care provider for dental needs during the time of pregnancy. A collaboration of dental and medical health care givers must be made and is an effective channel to provide the best possible treatment and management of these patients. This article discusses the importance of oral health care during pregnancy and how an integration between the medical and dental health provider can go a long way to attend the oral health concerns during this time.

Oral health challenges in pregnant women: Recommendations for dental care professionals

The Saudi Journal for Dental Research, 2015

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