The Journal of the Association of Physicians of Tamil Nadu Issue 3



Dental Considerations and Its Management during Pregnancy – An Overview

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AUTHORS

Dr. S. Malathi1 Dr. M. Ramya2 Dr. P. Shivabharathi3

1 –  Associate Professor of Medicine, Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
2 –  Assistant Professor, Krishnagiri Government Medical College & Hospital, Chennai
3 –  Junior Resident, Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai

HISTORY

Available Online: September 2022

ABSTRACT

Pregnancy is a transient but dynamic state of health that is witnessed by changes in every woman's physiological, emotional, and mental well-being. As the changes involve the oral cavity, ensuring proper dental care is essential for a healthy gestational period for the mother and the developing fetus. Thus, dentists have role in giving good oral dental care to the antenatal mother. This article reviews most of the changes occurring in the oral cavity during gestation. It instills insights if to defer dental treatment or if it is to be mandatorily provided with proper precautionary measures.

KEYWORDS

fetus, dental care, pregnancy

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© 2022 Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, published by Association of Physicians of India-Tamilnadu State Chapter


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