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Master the relationship between pregnancy and oral health with the Chapter 46 Pregnancy and Oral Health Dental Hygiene Theory Study Guide. Covers maternal oral health, physiological changes during pregnancy, dental treatment considerations, periodontal health, patient education, preventive care strategies, risk assessment, and evidence-based dental hygiene practices. Includes practice questions, verified answers, detailed rationales, and comprehensive review materials designed to strengthen knowledge, improve exam performance, and support success in dental hygiene coursework, board examinations, and clinical practice. Instant digital download with solution.

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Pregnancy - divided into three trimesters, roughly 3 months per trimester
- Due date is calculated 40 weeks from the first day of her last menstrual
period.


Organogenesis - Formation of the organs, occurs during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy
- For an environmental factor to be considered a teratogen, exposure
must occur during this time period,


early childhood caries ECC - The presence of one or more decayed (noncavitated or cavitated
lesions), missing (due to caries), or filled tooth surfaces in any primary
tooth in a child 6 years of age or younger.




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Mutans streptococci - May be transmitted vertically from primary caregiver to child through
saliva, affected by frequency and amount of exposure.


periodontal disease - Approx. 40% of pregnant women have some form of periodontal
disease


First trimester: - First day of last menstrual period to 13 weeks


Second trimester: - 14 Weeks to 27 weeks


Third trimester - 28 Weeks to 40 weeks




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Pregnancy gingivitis -An increased inflammatory response to bacterial plaque during
pregnancy causes signs of gingivitis in most women
-Anterior teeth affected more than the posterior teeth
-Signs are exacerbated by poor plaque control and mouth breathing.
-Pregnancy gingivitis typically peaks during the third trimester.
-Women who have gingivitis before pregnancy are more prone to
exacerbation during pregnancy




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