Prevalence Of Oral Lesions In Pregnant Patients

Aim of this study is to analyse the prevalence of oral lesions in pregnant patients.oral changes observed during pregnancy have been studied for many years, but the frequency of them are not stressed upon.The numerous changes occurring during pregnancy affect every body system, resulting in localized physical alterations in almost all parts of the body, including the oral cavity. A total of 28 pregnant patients were taken into the study from various clinical departments, Saveetha dental College, Chennai. The data was collected from case sheets of patients who reported for various dental treatments between the period of june 2019 to march 2020 which consists of patients demographic data,personal history,medical history ,intra and extraoral findings and photographs which are taken with patients concern .The results indicated the most common oral lesion present was gingival enlargement. There was no association between age and oral lesion .There was no prevalence of oral lesions in pregnant patients.Female patients should be informed about the role of oral health during pregnancy and the possible complications for their child's well being. If required they should refer to the dental clinician for preventive oral care and treatment.