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Dental manifestations of pregnancy

^1. Division of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Queen's University Belfast, Grosvenor Road, Belfast BT12 6BP, UK Email: m.pirie{at}qub.ac.uk (corresponding author)
^2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen's University Belfast, UK
^3. Division of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Queen's University Belfast, UK
^4. Division of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Queen's University Belfast, UK

Key content:

• Pregnancy has significant effects on the periodontal tissues and pregnancy gingivitis is a common manifestation of this.
  
• The host response and oral flora are affected and tooth surface loss and mobility may develop.
  
• Further research is required to establish the association between periodontal health and adverse pregnancy outcome.
  

Learning objectives:

• To identify the main dental manifestations of pregnancy.
  
• To be able to advise pregnant women on how to maintain good dental health.
  
• To be aware of the need for effective communication between the dental and medical disciplines to ensure that pregnant women receive the best care possible for oral, obstetric and general health.
  

Ethical issues:

• The treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis during pregnancy is safe and effective in treating gum disease.
  

Please cite this article as: Pirie M, Cooke I, Linden G, Irwin C. Dental manifestations of pregnancy. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2007;9:21–26.

Keywords periodontal health / pregnancy epulis / pregnancy gingivitis / pregnancy outcome