Pregnancy and oral health

Authors

  • Meylín Bouza Vera Filial Universitaria de Ciencias Médicas Gabriela Arias. Cárdenas
  • Judit Martínez Abreu Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Matanzas
  • Yamila Carmenate Rodríguez Hospital Territorial Julio Arístegui Villamil. Cárdenas
  • Magdalena Betancourt González Policlínico Universitario José Antonio Echeverría. Cárdenas
  • Maydelis García Nicieza Policlínico Universitario Héroes del Moncada. Cárdenas

Keywords:

pregnancy, oral health, gingivitis of pregnancy, dental caries

Abstract

Pregnancy is a natural and sublime process in a woman’s life, stage accompanied by physiological, pathological and psychological changes. The increase of hormonal levels, among them estrogens and progesterone indispensable for the fetus development are associated to oral diseases as pregnancy gingivitis. On its side, gonadotropin is related with nauseas and vomits that could produce the enamel erosion. This malaise brings about an inadequate behavior in relation with oral health, having a negative influence on the oral cavity; there is accumulation of dentobacterial plaque, fact that is determinant in the increment of the gingival inflammation and dental caries, what is even more serious when it is associated to disorganized alimentary habits, vascular modifications and a week immunological answer.

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Published

2016-07-08

How to Cite

1.
Bouza Vera M, Martínez Abreu J, Carmenate Rodríguez Y, Betancourt González M, García Nicieza M. Pregnancy and oral health. Rev Méd Electrón [Internet]. 2016 Jul. 8 [cited 2025 Mar. 9];38(4):628-34. Available from: https://revmedicaelectronica.sld.cu/index.php/rme/article/view/1274

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 4 (2016)

Section

Opinion article

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