Open AccessPREVALENCE AND RISK FOR DENTAL PROBLEMS DURING PREGNANCY: A CROSS-SECTIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE STUDY
Author(s) -
Zainbganayah Hasan Sulimani,
Ssc-Ard Bds,
Amal Mohammed Said Abushal,
Manal Abdulaziz Murad,
Hoda Jehad Abousada,
Ohoud Mohammad Ali Nadrah,
Reem Hassan Bashammakh,
Dareen Mahmoud Alrahemi,
Laura Jamal Musairy,
Yassmin Mohammed Behyan,
Abdullah Abdulrahman AlShenaifi,
Jeddah Gynecology
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of advanced research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5407
DOI - 10.21474/ijar01/12268
Subject(s) - pregnancy , medicine , oral hygiene , gingivitis , incidence (geometry) , cross sectional study , dentistry , obstetrics , dental plaque , family medicine , genetics , physics , pathology , optics , biology
Objectives: To assess the prevalence and awareness of dental problems during pregnancy, and to ascertain the risk factors that lead to dental problems in pregnancy. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted. Patients who were currently pregnant or had been pregnant were selected, and questioned on the frequency and type of dental problems during pregnancy, treatment availed and systemic problems. Recorded data was analysed using SPSS version 17. Results: A total of 64.5% of patients experienced dental problems during pregnancy. Dental caries was the most frequent problem (50.7%), followed by gingivitis (48.4%). Only 14% of patients availed dental treatment. Presence of systemic diseases and low oral hygiene scores were associated with significantly higher incidence of dental problems. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that several pregnant women experience dental problems during pregnancy, however, many perceive that they have normal to good oral hygiene. Low oral hygiene status and systemic problems were more significantly associated with dental problems during pregnancy.