The Effects of Pregnancy on Oral Health

Summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of pregnancy on salivary pH, flow rate, caries experience and periodontal status.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does pregnancy affect caries experience and periodontal status?
* Does pregnancy affect salivary pH and flow rate?
* Is there a difference between pregnant and non-pregnant woman with respect to caries experience, periodontal status, salivary pH and flow rate?
* Is there a difference among first, second and third trimester with respect to caries experience, periodontal status, salivary pH and flow rate?

Conditions

• Pregnancy Related
• Dental Caries
• Periodontal Diseases
• Saliva Altered

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Evaluation of DMFT index, CPI scores, salivary pH and flow rate in pregnant and non-pregnant woman

Total 198 volunteer (51 women for control, 47 women for 1st trimester, 51 women for 2nd trimester, and 49 women for 3rd trimester) were included. The data about sociodemographic characteristics, dental and systemic health conditions were recorded. Unsitumulated saliva samples were collected for 5 minutes by spitting method. The pH of saliva was measured by a portable pHmeter. The salivary flow rate was determined by the weight measurement method. DMFT index and CPI scores were determined. The statistical differences were evaluated by Kruskal-Wallis, Mann Whitney U and Chi Square tests (α=.05).

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• FATMA YILMAZ, Asistant Professor · Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Universty

• Ozgul Carti Dorterler, Asistant Professor · Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Universty

• Saniye Eren Halici, Asistant Professor · Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Universty

• Burcu Kasap, Professor · Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Universty

• Aysegul Demirbas, Professor · Ege Universty

Study Design

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

SINGLE

Model

FACTORIAL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

35 Years

Sex

FEMALE

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2022-05-20

Primary Completion

2023-04-01

Completion

2023-04-01

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations