Periodontal profile and oral hygiene status in pregnants at maternity hospital in the state of Goias, Brazil
Rev. clín. periodoncia implantol. rehabil. oral (Impr.)
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11(3): 140-142, dic. 2018. tab
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective:
The aim of this study was to assess the periodontal status of women during pregnancy attended in a maternity hospital, as well as their oral hygiene habits. Materials andMethods:
The sample was composed by 100 pregnant women, ranging from their first to ninth month of pregnancy, were examined at a maternity hospital in Goiás, Brazil. They received information about oral hygiene techniques and they were submmited a periodontal examination in a dentist's office, where the Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSR) codes were verified along with bleeding on probing and tooth loss.Results:
About their pregnancy period, the most (46%) were in their third trimester at the time of this study. The gingival index showed an average of 12% and 90% of the patients presented PSR Code 2. As for dental hygiene, 55% reported brushing three times a day and 48% used dental floss daily.Conclusion:
The most pregnant women in the third trimester, showed a prevalence for gingivitis. They reported brushing their teeth three times a day and using dental floss daily.
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Asunto principal:
Higiene Bucal
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Índice Periodontal
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Mujeres Embarazadas
Tipo de estudio:
Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. clín. periodoncia implantol. rehabil. oral (Impr.)
Asunto de la revista:
Odontología
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
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México
Institución/País de afiliación:
UNAM/MX
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Universidad Nacional de Estudios Superiores/MX
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Universidade Federal de Goiás/BR
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