Management of Pregnant patient in a Dental Clinical Setting

Abstract

Physiological, anatomic and physical changes that occur during the course of pregnancy have an implication on the way dental practitioner goes ahead with the management of dental diseases in an expectant mother. So, various things need to be considered when a dentist treat a pregnant women or even taking her radiograph. Review of the precautions, recommendations, and the most suitable way in which the answers for an encountered dental problem in this dynamic state is sought.Instructions specific for the expectant mother prior to and during her visit to the dentist and a trimester wise approach to management throughout the course of pregnancy has been discussed in this article.