Open AccessDENTAL MANAGEMENT IN PREGNANCY –Oral Medicine
Author(s) -
Jasmine T J Intern,
Nilofer Halim Reader,
Chaithra Kalkur Reader,
Anusha L Rangare Reader,
Rumaisha Rumaisha Lectr
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0974-4916
pISSN - 0974-3979
DOI - 10.33882/clinicaldent.14.25382
Subject(s) - pregnancy , medicine , supine position , intensive care medicine , obstetrics , fetus , anesthesia , genetics , biology
The pregnant patient who presents for dental treatment requires special attention. The purpose of this article is to provide concise information about the physiologic changes and oral pathologies associated with pregnancy and their potential complications. The treatment implications and the risk of various medications to the mother and foetus are also discussed. KEY WORDS : Pregnancy, physiologic changes, supine hypotension syndrome, drugs, guidelines.