Kini, Prajna V and *, Mamatha G P and Annigeri, Rajeshwari G and Jathanna, Vinod R. and *, Vidhi Vinayak and Kalra, Dheeraj (2015) Comparison of Oral Mucosal Lesions and Gingival, Periodontal Indices among Pregnant and Non Pregnant Women-an Observational Cross-Sectional Study. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 6 (4). pp. 87-91. ISSN 0976-0245

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Abstract

Objective: To assess the number and type of oral mucosal lesions, the gingival and periodontal status in ninety pregnant women compared with ninety non pregnant women. Methodology: A cross-sectional observational controlled study was carried out on 90 pregnant and 90 non-pregnant women exhibiting a similar age distribution. The following variables were documentednumber and type of oral mucosal lesions, gingival index (G.I) as given by LOE and SILLNESS and Community Periodontal Index (C.P.I). Results: The frequency of oral mucosal lesions were greater among pregnant women when compared to those who were non-pregnant. The scores of G.I and C.P.I in the pregnant group when compared to control group were statistically significant (p=0.00). Conclusion: Pregnancy was found to be a decisive factor for development of oral mucosal lesions and periodontal disease.

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