Common oral manifestations during pregnancy: a review.
Pregnancy has far-reaching systemic effects extending beyond the reproductive system. Oral and masticatory changes during pregnancy have been documented for many years; however, their magnitude and frequency have not been stressed. This review highlights the major oral complications during pregnancy. Pregnancy gingivitis and pregnancy tumor are described and presented, and possible preventive strategies are suggested.


BACKGROUND
Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Family Physicians.


OBJECTIVE
After completion of this article, the reader will be able to summarize the major oral complications during pregnancy, to outline the etiologic factors associated with each of these conditions, and to explain the role of dental treatment during pregnancy.
Barak
Shlomi
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bnai-Zion Medical Center, Haifa, Israel. barakori@zahav.net.il
Oettinger-Barak
Orit
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Oettinger
Moshe
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Machtei
Eli E
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Peled
Micha
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Ohel
Gonen
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D003729:Dental Care; D005260:Female; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia; D005891:Gingivitis; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications