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Shetty A, Bhandary R, Ahuja D, Venugopalan G, Grossi E, Tartaglia GM, Khijmatgar S. The impact of unmet treatment need on oral health related quality of life: a questionnaire survey. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:432. [PMID: 38589820 PMCID: PMC11003014 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04169-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Based on the present global burden of oral diseases, unmet dental needs affect a more significant population worldwide. It is characterised by the need for dental care but receiving delayed or no care. The contributing factors include lack of knowledge about oral health, its consequences, and the availability of dental services. We need to find out the scale of the problem of unmet dental needs for the south Indian population. Therefore, the objective was to determine the relationship between the presence of oral disease and the quality of life-related to oral health using the OHIP-14 tool. METHODS The unmet dental requirements of the south Indian population were determined using a cross-sectional questionnaire survey. Close-ended questions were used to obtain data from two investigators trained to record the answers from the patients. The data was collected using the OHIP-14 questionnaire, which consists of 14 items divided into seven domains with two questions each. Physical pain, psychological impairment, physical disability, psychological disability, social disability, and disability were all considered. An additional analysis of artificial neural network (ANN) was done. RESULTS The response rate was 100 per cent. N = 1029 people replied to the questionnaire about their unmet dental needs. N = 497 (48.3%) were men, whereas N = 532 (51.7%) were women. The average age was 31.7811.72. As their current occupation, most of the included subjects (60.1%) were students. The respondents had no known personal habits and a mixed diet (94.93%). The average BMI was 24.022.59 (14-30.9). OHIP was present in 62.3% of the population. The average OHIP-14 severity score was 10.97. (8.54). The severity and degree of unmet dental need were substantial (p0.01) due to pain in the mouth/teeth/gums, malocclusion, and gum bleeding. The most common OHIP-14 domains affected by unmet oral needs were psychological discomfort, psychological limitation, social limitation, and feeling handicapped. The analysis of ANN revealed that high OHIP scores were primarily attributed to dental caries, poor oral health, and dental aesthetics. CONCLUSION The severity and degree of unmet dental needs were significant among the south Indian population. The most common oral health status that impacted OHIP-14 domains were pain, malocclusion, and bleeding gums. These patients were significantly impacted by psychological discomfort and social limitations and felt handicapped.
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- Akshata Shetty
- Nitte (Deemed to be University), Department of Periodontics, A B Shetty Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Nitte (Deemed to be University), Department of Periodontics, A B Shetty Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Nitte (Deemed to be University), Department of Periodontics, A B Shetty Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Villa Santa Maria Institute, Tavernerio, Italy
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- Nitte (Deemed to be University), Department of Oral Biology and Genomic Studies, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
- SC Chirurgia Maxillo-Facciale e Odontostomatologia, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milano, Italy.
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Subedi K, Shrestha A, Bhagat T. Oral health status and barriers to utilization of dental services among pregnant women in Sunsari, Nepal: A cross-sectional study. Int J Dent Hyg 2024; 22:209-218. [PMID: 37635438 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study was conducted to assess oral hygiene practices, oral health status and barriers to utilization of oral health care services among pregnant mothers attending two family health care clinics in Sunsari, Nepal. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among 139 women using a purposive sampling technique. The data collection was done using a pretested standard semi-structured questionnaire. Face-to-face interviews of the participants were done by a single investigator in the local language (Nepali). The examination was done using a mouth mirror and CPI probe for periodontal status, loss of attachment and dentition status, and treatment needs. RESULTS The majority of pregnant mothers brushed their teeth once a day or less than once a day (n = 106, 76.3%) and self-reported perceived oral health status was poor/fair (n = 93, 66.9%). The prevalence of dental caries was found to be 69.8%. Bleeding on probing was present in all participants. DMFT, presence of bleeding on probing and increased periodontal pocket was significantly high among women who had self-reported their oral health problems in comparison to those who had not reported any problem. The most common barriers reported by the participants were a lack of knowledge of dental checkups and a lack of perceived need for dental care during pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS There was a high prevalence of dental caries and periodontal disease. Lack of knowledge and perceived need for dental care were the major barriers found in this study. Hence, this directs towards the utmost need for improvement in awareness level as well as oral hygiene practices.
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- Krishna Subedi
- Dental Department, Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, CODS, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, CODS, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
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Shirmohammadi M, Mohebbi SZ, Razeghi S, Khami MR, Shamshiri AR, Bahramian H. Background Characteristics and Cognitive Factors as Determinants of Oral Health in Pregnant Women, Tehran, Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study. Front Dent 2024; 21:4. [PMID: 38571898 PMCID: PMC10985514 DOI: 10.18502/fid.v21i4.14821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Objectives: Pregnancy can lead to oral health issues, yet many women remain unaware of the potential negative impact on their pregnancy. This study aimed to assess the dental and periodontal health of pregnant women in Tehran, Iran, and identify its associated factors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 221 pregnant women attending 12 randomly selected public health centers in Tehran, Iran. A self-administered questionnaire gathered data on background characteristics, oral health knowledge, and self-reported health. Periodontal status, oral hygiene, and dental health were assessed using bleeding on probing (BOP), simplified oral health (OHI-S), and decayed-missing-filled teeth (DMFT) indices. Statistical analysis included simple and multiple linear regression (P<0.05). Results: The participants' ages ranged from 18 to 42 years (mean: 27.9 years, SD: 5.5). On average, participants scored 4.1 out of 11 (SD: 1.7) for general oral health knowledge and 1.62 out of 4 (SD: 0.9) for knowledge about oral health during pregnancy. The mean DMFT was 8.28 (SD: 5.7), with 65.6% of women having fair oral hygiene according to the OHI-S. Participants reporting poor general health had more debris (B: 0.276, P=0.043), while those with higher general oral health knowledge had fewer missing teeth (B: -0.183, P=0.048). Conclusion: Despite partial free oral health care provided to pregnant women in Iran, the dental and periodontal conditions of the participants were unsatisfactory. Implementing motivational educational programs within the primary health care system could be instrumental in improving the oral health of pregnant mothers.
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- Research Center for Caries Prevention, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Community Oral Health, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Velosa-Porras J, Rodríguez Malagón N. Prevalence of dental caries in pregnant Colombian women and its associated factors. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:793. [PMID: 37875831 PMCID: PMC10598961 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03419-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To identify the prevalence of dental caries in pregnant women in the Colombian population and its association with the medical history and social determinants, based on data from the fourth National Oral Health Survey (ENSAB IV). MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 1,047 pregnant women from different areas of Colombia were evaluated. A dental evaluation was performed using a flat oral mirror and blunt-tipped probe (World Health Organization, 2007). For diagnosis of the dental condition, the DMFT index was used. A negative binomial regression analysis was performed to evaluate the association between social determinants and the DMFT index. RESULTS The results of this national study show a 59% prevalence of caries in this population. Regarding the experience of caries, 89.9% of pregnant women showed having had caries. CONCLUSIONS The results of this national study on pregnant women show a high prevalence of dental caries. The women's level of education is an important factor associated with dental caries and filled teeth, so the role of oral health education and dental check-ups are important. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The findings of this study show the oral health situation of pregnant women, with a high prevalence of dental caries. This leads to the development and strengthening of oral health education strategies that empower pregnant women in their care. In addition, dental checkups during pregnancy should be implemented and reinforced to prevent and treat oral pathologies and thus prevent complications during this stage.
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- Juliana Velosa-Porras
- Ph.D. Program in Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia.
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- MPH, Biostatistics, Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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Al Agili DE, Khalaf ZI. The role of oral and prenatal healthcare providers in the promotion of oral health for pregnant women. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023; 23:313. [PMID: 37138232 PMCID: PMC10157922 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-05654-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hormonal alterations and lowered immunity during pregnancy aggravated by poor oral hygiene increase the risk of pregnant women of developing oral diseases. We conducted this cross-sectional study to examine the role of oral and prenatal health providers in promoting dental care for pregnant women attending primary healthcare centers (PHCs) in Saudi Arabia. METHODS An online questionnaire was sent to a random sample of women who attended PHCs in Jeddah, during 2018-2019. From a total of 1350 women who responded to our questionnaire, 515 women reported having a dental visit before pregnancy. These women comprised our study sample. Bivariate analyses and multiple logistic regression models were conducted to examine associations between oral practices of dental and prenatal health providers (exposures) and women's utilization of dental care during pregnancy (outcome). Covariates included age, education (< 12 years of education, 12 years of education, and > 12 years of education), family income (≤ 5,000, 5,001-7,000, 7,001-10,000, and > 10,000 Saudi Riyals), health insurance (yes/no), nationality (Saudi Arabian/non-Saudi Arabian), and presence of dental problems, such as toothache, dental caries, gingival inflammation, and the need for dental extractions. RESULTS Only 30.0% of women were informed by a dentist during their dental visit before pregnancy about the importance of visiting a dentist during pregnancy. About 37.0% of women were asked about oral health, 34.4% were informed about the importance of dental care during pregnancy, and 33.2% had their mouths inspected by prenatal health providers. Women informed by dentists about the importance of dental visits during pregnancy were twice as likely (Odds ratio [OR]: 2.42, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.63-3.60) to visit a dentist during pregnancy. Women who were referred to dentists, had their mouth inspected, or were advised to visit a dentist during pregnancy by prenatal providers were 4.29 (95% CI: 2.67-6.88), 3.79 (95% CI: 2.47-5.82), and 3.37 (95% CI: 2.16-5.27) times as likely to visit a dentist during pregnancy. CONCLUSION The partaking of oral and prenatal healthcare providers in evidence-based oral health promotion practices, antenatal-dental collaboration, and closing the referral loop increase pregnant women's access to and utilization of preventive and treatment dental services.
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- Dania E Al Agili
- Department of Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80200, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Academic & Training Affairs, Jeddah Health Directorate, Ministry of Health Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Onyejaka NK, Eboh OF, Amobi EO, Nwamba NP. Relationship Between Socio-Demographic Profile, Parity and Dental Caries Among a Group of Nursing Mothers in South East, Nigeria. PESQUISA BRASILEIRA EM ODONTOPEDIATRIA E CLÍNICA INTEGRADA 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/pboci.2021.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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- Regional Centre for Oral Health Research and Training Initiatives for Africa, Nigeria
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Katarzyńska-Konwa M, Obersztyn I, Trzcionka A, Mocny-Pachońska K, Mosler B, Tanasiewicz M. Oral Status in Pregnant Women from Post-Industrial Areas of Upper Silesia in Reference to Occurrence of: Preterm Labors, Low Birth Weight and Type of Labor. Healthcare (Basel) 2020; 8:E528. [PMID: 33271978 PMCID: PMC7761035 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare8040528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Increased levels of steroid hormones, action of local irritants and the lack of proper hygiene measures are of great importance in the development of dental caries, gingivitis and inflammation of the periodontal area in pregnant women. The aim of the study was to evaluate the state of oral hygiene and the periodontal area is such a population and assess the effectiveness of performed hygiene treatments and analyse changes in hygiene habits after oral hygiene instructions. The study was performed in two parts on a group of 50 pregnant women. The first part took place between the 14th and 17th week of pregnancy. The control study was conducted between the 27th and 30th week of pregnancy. Patients were subjected to a dental examination. Poor oral hygiene was observed among the examined patients. After the first examination, oral hygiene instruction was provided to 25 randomly selected pregnant patients. The effect of periodontal diseases on the time of labor was observed. Oral hygiene instructions significantly affected the state of the periodontal area of pregnant women for whom it was performed. It was confirmed that the advancement of pregnancy influences deterioration of the periodontium and also term of childbirth. Undoubtedly, pregnant women receive insufficient dental care. Priority should be given to dental care education of for pregnant women and alleviating the impact of oral diseases on the organism of a pregnant woman.
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Plac Akademicki 17, 41-902 Bytom, Poland; (M.K.-K.); (I.O.); (K.M.-P.); (B.M.); (M.T.)
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Deghatipour M, Ghorbani Z, Ghanbari S, Arshi S, Ehdayivand F, Namdari M, Pakkhesal M. Oral health status in relation to socioeconomic and behavioral factors among pregnant women: a community-based cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health 2019; 19:117. [PMID: 31208377 PMCID: PMC6580553 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-019-0801-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Oral health of women during pregnancy is an important issue. Not only it can compromise pregnancy outcomes, but also it may affect their newborn’s overall health. The aim of this study was to assess the oral health status and associated factors in pregnant women. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst 407 pregnant women in the second and third trimester of pregnancy in Varamin, Iran. Oral health status was examined, and demographic, socioeconomic status and dental care behavior data were collected. Oral health indices included periodontal pocket, bleeding on probing (BOP) and decayed, missed, filled teeth (DMFT). Regression analysis of DMFT was used to study the association between demographic, dental care behaviors indicators and outcome variables using the count ratios (CR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results The mean (SD, Standard Deviation) age of participants was 27.35 (5.57). Daily brushing, flossing habit were observed in 64.1, and 20.6% of mothers, respectively. Mean (SD) of DMFT, D, M, F were 10.34(5.10), 6.94(4.40), 2.22 (2.68) and 1.19(2.23), respectively. Women older than 35 years had significantly more DMFT [CR = 1.35 (95% CI 1.13; 1.60)], less D [CR = 0.75 (95% CI 0.59; 0.94)], and more M [CR = 3.63 (95% CI 2.57; 5.14)] compared to women under 25 years after controlling for education and dental care behaviors. Women with academic education had significantly less decayed teeth [CR = 0.63 (95% CI 0.48; 0.84)], compared to women with under 12 years of education. Conclusions Oral health status of pregnant women was not satisfactory, having an average of seven decayed teeth in their mouth.
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- Marzie Deghatipour
- Dental Research Center, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Dental School, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Community Oral Health Department, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Daneshjoo Blvd, Tehran, IR, 19834, Iran.
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- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Deputy for Health affairs, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy for Health affairs, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Obstetrician and gynecologist, Deputy of Health Affairs, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Of Biostatistics, Department Of Community Oral Health, School Of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Community Oral Health Department, School of Dentistry, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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Pregnancy and periodontal status changes – review and a clinical case. GINECOLOGIA.RO 2019. [DOI: 10.26416/gine.23.1.2019.2222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Adesina KT, Ernest MA, Tobin AO, Isiaka-Lawal SA, Adeyemi MF, Olarinoye AO, Ezeoke GG. Oral health status of pregnant women in Ilorin, Nigeria. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2018; 38:1093-1098. [PMID: 30207492 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2018.1454410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Oral diseases have been shown to negatively affect pregnancy outcomes, yet, routine oral health care is not a component of the antenatal care package in Nigeria. This study was designed to describe the pattern of the oral conditions in pregnancy compared to the non-pregnant controls. Two hundred and twenty-five pregnant women and 166 non-pregnant controls were studied from two healthcare facilities in Ilorin. Oral-related complaints were assessed in the pregnant population while both of the groups had an oral cavity examination. The mean age of the respondents was 28.24 years ±4.77 and 80% had at least a secondary school level of education. The prevalence of oral complaints among the pregnant women was 19.1%. Gingivitis was more common among the pregnant women than the non-pregnant women, and more demonstrable on examination. Oral healthcare should be a component of the antenatal care in our environment. Impact statement What is already known on this subject? Women experience oral disorders in pregnancy, which may be worsened by the physiological changes in pregnancy. What do the results of this study add? This study has demonstrated a higher prevalence of gingivitis in the pregnant women than in the non-pregnant women on oral examination. The signs of gingivitis were higher than its related complaints. What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? Therefore, dental care and an examination should be part of a routine antenatal care package to prevent the unwanted pregnancy outcomes that are related to oral disorders.
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- Kikelomo T Adesina
- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, University of Ilorin , Ilorin , Nigeria
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- b Department of Surgery, Dental Surgery Unit , University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, University of Ilorin, Ilorin , Nigeria
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- c Dentistry Department , Sobi Specialist Hospital , Ilorin , Nigeria
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- d Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , Sobi Specialist Hospital , Ilorin , Nigeria
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- e Department of Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery Unit , University of Ilorin/University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital University of Ilorin , Ilorin , Nigeria
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, University of Ilorin , Ilorin , Nigeria
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, University of Ilorin , Ilorin , Nigeria
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Penmetsa GS, Meghana K, Bhavana P, Venkatalakshmi M, Bypalli V, Lakshmi B. Awareness, Attitude and Knowledge Regarding Oral Health among Pregnant Women: A Comparative Study. Niger Med J 2018; 59:70-73. [PMID: 31423045 PMCID: PMC6668300 DOI: 10.4103/nmj.nmj_151_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background: Pregnancy in a woman's life is associated with many physiological changes in the body due to alterations in the hormone levels. These altered hormonal levels are associated with many systemic diseases. The incidence of oral diseases in general and periodontal diseases in particular are higher in pregnant women, with gingivitis and periodontitis being the most common. Furthermore, it has been evidenced in literature that periodontal diseases are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm low birth weight and preeclampsia. Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral health knowledge among pregnant women visiting and not visiting a dental professional. Materials and Methods: The study was a survey-based one with a sample size of 260. The study population was divided into two groups based on their visits to a dentist. A questionnaire comprising 20 questions has been used to assess their awareness and attitude towards oral health. Results: The awareness regarding oral health and association with adverse pregnancy outcomes among the study population was very low, irrespective of their dental visit. Furthermore, majority of the study population in neither of the groups were aware that dental treatment was safe during pregnancy. Conclusion: The results of the study clearly reflected that the awareness levels among the pregnant women regarding this association were low. Hence, more collective efforts are required from dental and medical professionals to improve the oral and periodontal health outcomes during pregnancy.
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- Gautami S Penmetsa
- Department of Periodontics, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Periodontics, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Periodontics, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Periodontics, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Periodontics, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Consultant Obsterician, Sri Lakshmi Hospitals, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Lukashevich IK, Gorbunova IL. [Oral fluid indicators dynamics in pregnant women by topical calcium-phosphate-fluoride gel application]. STOMATOLOGIIA 2018; 97:19-22. [PMID: 29992934 DOI: 10.17116/stomat201897319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In this article the most significant oral fluid indicators in pregnant women have been studied before and after the caries prevention course with using the ternary calcium phosphate-fluoride-containing gel. The topical application of the gel has been established to result in improving the majority of studied oral fluid parameters values. In addition the probability risk of the oral fluid indicators impact on the dental caries growth rate was assessed in the paper. Herewith the influence of the same oral fluid parameters on the dental caries growth intensity has been proved to be probably different before and after carrying out the local prophylactic caries impacts.
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- I K Lukashevich
- Omsk State Medical University of the Russian Federation Ministry for Public Health, Omsk, 644043, Omsk, Russia
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- Omsk State Medical University of the Russian Federation Ministry for Public Health, Omsk, 644043, Omsk, Russia
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Shah AF, Batra M, Qureshi A. Evaluation of Impact of Pregnancy on Oral Health Status and Oral Health Related Quality of Life among Women of Kashmir Valley. J Clin Diagn Res 2017; 11:ZC01-ZC04. [PMID: 28658896 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2017/25862.9769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2016] [Accepted: 02/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Oral health is a key component of overall health and wellbeing of women throughout life; and particularly important prior to conception and during pregnancy. Pregnancy affects both general health as well as the oral health related quality of life. AIM To assess the difference in oral health status and related quality of life among pregnant, postpartum and non pregnant women of Kashmir valley. MATERIALS AND METHODS The present cross-sectional study was conducted among a convenient sample of 900 women (22-37 years) attending Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Maternity Hospital, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Sample included 300 pregnant, 280 postpartum women and 320 non pregnant women of matched age group. Pretested and validated proforma for Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) Questionnaire designed in local language was used. Oral health was assessed using Oral Hygiene Index Simplified Index (OHIS), Gingival Index (GI) and Decayed Missing Filled Teeth/Surface Index (DMFT/DMFS). Mean differences were carried out using Kruskal-Wallis one-way ANOVA. Correlation analysis was performed to analyse their relationship with Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) score. Post-hoc Tukey test was employed for comparing the means within the three trimesters of the pregnant group. RESULTS Pregnant women presented with significantly higher periodontal disease (p≤0.05). Decayed Missing and Filled Teeth index (DMFT) showed no difference within the groups. Comparison for the mean OHIP-14 presented significantly poorer scores among the pregnant women. CONCLUSION Pregnancy had an influence only on the gingiva and not on periodontal attachment levels. However, oral health status and perceived OHRQoL were poorer among pregnant women. The present study draws attention toward the need for highlighting the importance of conserving oral health during pregnancy.
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- Aasim Farooq Shah
- Registrar, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government College and Hospital, Shireen Bagh, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, UCMS College of Dental Surgery, Siddharthanagar, Nepal
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- Associate Professor and Head, Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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