Dian Yosi Arinawati

Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Sarah Hasna Risny Fadhila

Department of Oral Diagnostic, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.19184/stoma.v20i1.38601

ABSTRACT 

Pregnancy  is  physiological  condition  inwomen  that  occur  alteration  in  oral  cavity  and  other  physiological changes in her body. The objective of this study is to report the oral diagnosis and management in pregnant woman. A 25-year-old woman complaining of gingival bleeding. The patient has hadthese complaints since the last 2 months. The patient admitted that her gingival bleed several times when using a toothbrush, but a few days ago the patient complained of bleeding gums when not in use for activities. The patient did not complain of any pain. Based on the results of subjective and objective examinations the diagnosis of the patient was gingivitis. Treatment planning for this patient was dental education emphasizing the oral condition during pregnancy and appropriate  method for tooth brushing, scaling, control and evaluation. During pregnancy, dentists can perform dental and oral care, however must consider the protection  of pregnant women and the developing fetus. The best time for treatment is in the second trimester. Care and maintenance of dental and oral health during pregnancy is an important part of overall health surveillance.