A Short Review on Dental Management of Pregnant Patient

Pregnancy is the time during which one or more offspring develops inside a woman. Imparting oral health to pregnant patients is essential. Obstetric consultation is usually not required before initiating dental treatment for normal, healthy pregnant patients. However, consultation should be sought before caring for patients who have been identified by the obstetrician as being at risk for pregnancy complications. Good medical history and asking questions about the course and nature of the pregnancy, careful measurement and recording of baseline blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate are required before any invasive procedure, including administration of a local anesthetic. Medication exposure during pregnancy is very frequent. This short review summarizes various aspects of dental management of pregnant patient.