Abstract:Background: Hormonal and vascular changes in pregnancy can lead to exaggeration of inflammatory response to local irritants like dental plaque causing pregnancy gingivitis which if not treated can result in advanced periodontal diseases and consequent adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Objective: To assess the oral hygiene and gingival bleeding perception of pregnant women
Methods: Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data. Oral hygiene status and gingival status were assessed with Simpli… Show more
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