Frequency of Periodontitis and Gingivitis in Pregnancy: A Comparative Study between First and Third Trimesters of Pregnancy.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 9
Abstract
Objective: The aims of this study were to determine the incidence of gestational gingivitis and assess oral health status in two groups of women at different stages of pregnancy. Methods: A comparative descriptive study was conducted on pregnant women attending the outpatient department of gynaecology department at Pacific Medical College and Hospital in Udaipur, Rajasthan from January 2010 to August 2010. Data were collected from 100 women. Two groups were created. The first group (n=50) included women in their first trimester and the second group (n=50) included women in their third trimester of pregnancy at the time of their dental examination. Data were collected from the women by face-to-face interview and intra-oral examination. The two groups were compared. Results: Pregnant women in their third trimester had more calculus and malodour on dental examination as compared to those with first trimester. However, there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups regarding the presence of teeth apposition as well as the number of teeth at the time of dental examination. Conclusion: Our study confirms that the frequency of gingivitis during the third trimester of pregnancy is higher than during the first trimester. Further studies are needed to determine the relation of gingivitis to oral hygiene and dental care habits.
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Dr. Shristhi Sharma Dixit
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