The pregnant patient: considerations for dental management and drug use.
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.
Cengiz
Servi Burcak
SB
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey. seviburcak@yahoo.com <seviburcak@yahoo.com>
D003729:Dental Care / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000187:drug effects; D005459:Fluorides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D037841:Pregnant People; D013723:Teratogens / Q000494:pharmacology
D013723:Teratogens; D005459:Fluorides