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Citation of article: Siddique S, Muddassar M, Haroon A, Rafiq A, Rabbani M, Jabeen T. Prevalence of Periodontal Diseases in Different Trimesters of Pregnancy Attending Ante-Natal Clinic. Med Forum 2023;34(8):90-93.doi:10.60110/medforum.340821.
21.Prevalence of Periodontal Diseases in Different Trimesters of Pregnancy Attending Ante-Natal Clinic
Sobia Siddique1, Muhammad Muddassar2, Azka Haroon1, Aamir Rafiq3, Maria Rabbani4 and Tahira Jabeen5
ABSTRACT
Objective: To assess the prevalence of periodontal diseases during the different trimesters of pregnancy.
Study Design: A cross-sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Gynae / Obs OPD at HITEC-IMS Hospital, Taxila from 1st December 2022 to 31st May 2023.
Materials and Methods: A total of ninety pregnant females (30 = first trimester, 30= second trimester, 30= third trimester) were examined after taking informed written consent. Intra oral examination was performed to check the status of periodontium using gingival index (GI), simplified oral hygiene index (OHI-S), and community periodontal index (CPI) by dentists. Data was collected and recorded in a pre-determined proforma.
Results: Prevalence of 4-5 mm probing pocket depth increased between 2nd and 3rd trimesters. Gingival bleeding was found to be most prevalent in 3rd trimester. Oral hygiene score increased with gestational age. Chi square test was used to find out correlation between different trimesters with periodontal disease status. P value was found to be statistically significant.
Conclusion: Majority of the patients in 2nd and 3rd trimester had periodontal disease which strongly suggest that the awareness of pregnant women regarding their oral hygiene remains limited.
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