Pregnancy and periodontal disease: A review of the literature

Authors

  • Fernando Mauricio Villalta Mendoza
  • Scarlett Maribel Pesántez Correa
  • Jhonny Leonel González Ortega
  • Andrea Belén Ochoa Ávila
  • Christian Daniel Piedra Arpi
  • Jorge Antonio Reinoso Ortiz

Keywords:

Pregnancy, Periodontal disease, Gingivitis, Periodontitis

Abstract

Objective: The objective of the study is to determine the relationship and the impact that periodontal diseases have during pregnancy for both the pregnant woman and the fetus. Methodology: An exhaustive search of the literature was carried out in the "PUBMED", "Science Direct", "Scopus" and "Ebsco" databases using the keywords: "Pregnancy", "Periodontal Disease", "Gingivitis", " Periodontitis"; where a total of 20 articles that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria could be obtained. Results: Periodontal disease has serious consequences on the development of the fetus due to the imbalance between the patient's immunity and the presence of pathogenic periodontal microorganisms. Conclusion: Periodontal disease is a risk factor to be taken into account during pregnancy, its early diagnosis and effective treatment will avoid any type of complication in the short or long term.

 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/colleinternhealthscienv1-086

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Published

2023-02-24

How to Cite

Pregnancy and periodontal disease: A review of the literature. (2023). Seven Editora, 1069-1079. https://sevenpublicacoes.com.br/editora/article/view/276