Assessment of Periodontal Health Status and Treatment Needs Among Pregnant Women.

Autor:	Zahra S; Department of Prosthodontics, Multan Medical and Dental College, Multan, PAK., Asghar H; Science of Dental Materials, Azra Naheed Dental College, Lahore, PAK., Khan N; Department of Periodontology, Multan Medical and Dental College, Multan, PAK., Rana MA; Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Multan Medical and Dental College, Multan, PAK., Ali S; Department of Periodontology, Multan Medical and Dental College, Multan, PAK., Asad R; Department of Dental Materials, Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College, Lahore, PAK., Siddique HMAB; Department of Oral Biology, Multan Medical and Dental College, Multan, PAK.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Jul 24; Vol. 16 (7), pp. e65267. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 24 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.65267
Abstrakt:	Background Pregnancy-related periodontal health is vital for maternal and fetal well-being, with implications on birth outcomes. However, comprehensive data on periodontal health among pregnant women in Pakistan are lacking. This research aimed to assess the periodontal health status and treatment needs among pregnant women in Pakistan. Methodology This study conducted at Multan Medical and Dental College in Multan, Pakistan, utilized a cross-sectional design over one year from January 2023 to December 2023. It enrolled 230 pregnant women from the prenatal care clinic, employing strict inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure data integrity. Data collection involved a systematic questionnaire and clinical examination by qualified dental practitioners, covering demographic details, obstetric history, dental hygiene habits, and periodontal health parameters. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and logistic regression to evaluate periodontal health status determinants. Results This study, comprising 230 participants, delineates key demographic and periodontal health indicators. Notably, the age group between 26 and 30 years made up the greatest percentage (n = 87, 37.83%), followed by the age group between 18 and 25 years (n = 58, 25.22%). The chi-square test showed a significant association between age and periodontal health (χ² = 8.23, df = 3, p = 0.041). University-educated participants showed decreased periodontal risks (odds ratio = 0.51, p = 0.037), with education level also emerging as a significant factor (χ² = 12.76, df = 2, p = 0.002). Regarding dental hygiene, 44.35% of people brushed twice a day, and 27.83% flossed every day. Periodontal data revealed that 53.04% of individuals had gingivitis and that the mean probing depth was 3.22 mm. Scaling and root planing were the most requested therapy (50.00%). Conclusions This study provides valuable insights into the periodontal health status and treatment needs of pregnant women in Pakistan. Investigative analyses including chi-square tests and logistic regression identified significant associations between demographic factors, oral hygiene practices, and periodontal health outcomes among pregnant women in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions to enhance maternal and child health. Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Institutional Review Board, Multan Medical and Dental College issued approval C-37-928, dated: November 22, 2021. Animal subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve animal subjects or tissue. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Zahra et al.)
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