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Understanding the dental need and care during pregnancy: a review

Ngeow WC 1 , Chai WL 2

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur
  • 2 Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur
Med J Malaysia, 1999 Mar;54(1):146-50.
PMID: 10972020

Abstract

This paper reviews the oral and dental lesions that are seen during pregnancy. Trimester approach should be adopted in the management of the pregnant patients. A good dental preventive programme is essential. The significance of prescribing fluoride supplements and the use of dental radiography during pregnancy is also briefly reviewed.

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