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mergency dental treatment during pregnancy, in case of need, is frequently met with reluctance from majority of dentists in our society. Pregnancy, a physiologic state causes many changes in the patient and these changes affect the overall health of a pregnant female.1 Many changes affect physiology, i.e. anatomical changes, biochemical changes. A dentist must know about these changes before treating pregnant patients otherwise it can lead to serious complications if proper precautions are not taken.2,3 As far as the physiology of cardiovascular system is concerned, heart rate is elevated in pregnancy4, Supine Hypotension Syndrome5, headache in 1st and 2nd trimester4, anemia5, increased respiratory rate6, etc. Gastrointestinal changes are also very common in pregnancy.7 Changes in the hormonal level can change the growth of the gingiva which can lead to gingival hyperplasia.8,9,10 Some common problems like tooth decay and enlarged gingiva are aggravated due to increased vomiting in first trimester due to acid attack on the tooth structure. According to American Pregnancy Association, second trimester is the ideal time to treat minor dental problems and cleaning of the teeth by 1. Assistant Professor, Head of Department, Department of Operative Dentistry, Dental Hospital University of Lahore. 2. PhD Scholar, Assistant Professor, Head of Department, Department of Community & Preventive Dentistry, Dental Hospital University of Lahore. 3. Registrar, Department of Operative Dentistry, Dental Hospital University of Lahore. 4. Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Dental Hospital University of Lahore. Corresponding author: “Dr. Zunaira Iqbal” < zunaira9466@gmail.com >

Endodontic Management of Acute Dental Pain Among Pregnant Patients