| Literature DB >> 24713716 |
Balasubramanian Krishnan1, Gnanasekaran Arunprasad, Balasubramanian Madhan.
Abstract
Oral health is affected by hormonal changes during pregnancy but is usually neglected by both the obstetrician and the patient during follow-up visits. Gingival enlargement is one of the most common oral lesions seen during pregnancy. Rarely, gingival enlargement can be very big, significantly affecting maternal nutrition and impairing haemodynamic status. A giant granuloma gravidarium and appropriate management strategies are discussed. Patients must be encouraged to undergo regular dental check-ups during pregnancy. Simple oral hygiene measures are highly effective in mitigating most oral lesions of pregnancy.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24713716 PMCID: PMC3987557 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-204057
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X