The pregnant patient: Considerations for dental management and drug use

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		Quintessence International Edited by Eli Eliav ISSN 0033-6572 (print) • ISSN 1936-7163 (online)

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March 2007
Volume 38 , Issue 3

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The pregnant patient: Considerations for dental management and drug use

Sevi Burcak Cengiz, DDS, PhD

PMID: 17510722

The pregnant woman who presents for dental care requires special consideration. This article reviews physiologic changes associated with pregnancy and current considerations for the dental treatment of pregnant dental patients, as well as for pregnant dental professionals. The limitations and safety of commonly used drugs and anesthetics are discussed. Recommendations for prenatal oral counseling are presented. (Quintessence Int 2007;38:171.e133�142)

Key words: dental treatment, drug use, pregnancy, pregnancy gingivitis, prenatal fluoride, risk factors

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