DENTAL CARE FOR PREGNANT PATIENTS: A REAPPRAISAL

Authors

  • Chai Wen Lin Tutor, Faculty of Dentistry University of Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Ngeow Wei Cheong Lecturer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty of Dentistry University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Keywords:

dental care, pregnancy

Abstract

This paper revisits the prescription of drugs for pregnant patients and the dental and oral changes during pregnancy. The management of these patients is also outlined. Emphasis should be placed on prevention of dental problem during pregnancy.

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Published

1998-12-31

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (1998)

Section

Original/Research Article

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