Affiliation:
1. Master student, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Baghdad University College, Baghdad, Iraq
2. Assistant professor, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Baghdad University College, Baghdad, Iraq
Abstract
Pregnancy is a physiological state that causes changes in many parts of the body,
including the oral cavity. Gingivitis has been reported to be the most common oral
manifestation during pregnancy, most likely due to an exaggerated inflammatory
response to the dental plaque. This study aims to investigate oral hygiene and
salivary IgA concerning gingival conditions in pregnant women. In this study, the
total sample included was 80 women. The study group consisted of 40 pregnant
women: 20 females in the first and 20 in the third trimester, while the control group
included 40 non-pregnant women. Between 9 and 11 a.m., unstimulated saliva was
collected. The rate of salivary flow and concentration of salivary immunoglobulin
A were measured. Dental plaque, calculus and gingivitis were assessed. Results
demonstrated that plaque, calculus and gingival indices were higher in a pregnant
group, with significant differences in plaque index only. In contrast, salivary flow
rate was lower in pregnant women with no significant difference. Salivary IgA was
the highest level in the pregnant group during the third trimester, with no statistical
difference. In conclusion, the pregnant women revealed a poor oral hygiene status
and alteration in salivary parameters, leading to an increased prevalence of gingivitis in pregnant women.
Keywords: Gingivitis, salivary flow rate, Pregnant women, Salivary IgA.
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology,Epidemiology,Biotechnology
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