Doença periodontal e suas consequências na gravidez

Abstract

Periodontal disease is described as the expansion of microbial biofilm at the gingival margin with the formation of an inflammatory infiltrate that contributes to the destruction of the connective tissue attachment to the tooth, causing resorption of the alveolar bone and potentially resulting in tooth loss. It is multifactorial and can be aggravated or aggravate systemic conditions in the individual, such as pregnancy. This literature review on the relationship between periodontal disease and its consequences in the gestational period consulted the PubMed and CrossRef databases from 2018 to 2023 with a study published in 2005 using the descriptors pregnancy, periodontal disease and complications in the gestational period. During pregnancy, this disease can cause a number of problems such as premature birth, cardiovascular disease, low birth weight, spontaneous abortion, pre-eclampsia and infection of the lower genital area, which is why it is so important for dental professionals to know more about this subject and take a clinical approach during prenatal care.