ABSTRACT
The hormonal and physiological changes that come with pregnancy are unique. The aim of this clinical investigation was to observe a correlation between dental pulpal pain and hormonal changes during pregnancy. Methods: Out of hundred pregnant females examined seventy four females were having tooth or teeth indicative of either pulpal therapy or root canal treatment (RCT). On explaining their dental status forty pregnant females with no pain or mild pain agreed to take dental treatment, they were grouped as Group A and the remaining thirty-four who were reluctant and refused dental treatment were classified in Group B. Results: In Group A, thirty-five pregnant got their dental treatment completed along with regular Obstetrics & Gynecological (Obs&Gyne) follow up. In Group B, twenty- four pregnant females were on regular Obstetric & Gynecological follow up and ten of them even did not turned up for either. In Group B twentytwo pregnant females turned back to seek dental treatment due to pain, inflammation or inability to chew food during third trimester which were pain free earlier. In Group A, three out of five also came back for dental treatment. All the data collected was subjected to statistical analysis using paired-t test and Pearson r correlation test. Conclusion: Significant difference was observed with reduced pain threshold during third trimester and +1 coefficient was found stating a significant relationship between dental pulpal pain and raised levels of estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy.