Characteristics of the periodontal status in pregnant women of the San Pablo Mother and Child Hospital in Asunción, Paraguay

• Autores: Méndez Báez, María Gisselle, Pérez Bejarano, Nohelia María
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2018
• Institución: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
• Repositorio: Revistas - Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
• Lenguaje: español
• OAI Identifier: oai:ojs.csi.unmsm:article/15147
• Enlace del recurso: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/odont/article/view/15147
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: Embarazo; Gingivitis; Paraguay; Pregnancy

Objective: To determine characteristics of the periodontal status in pregnant women attending the San Pablo Mother and Child Hospital in Asunción, Paraguay, during December of 2015 to February of 2016. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional observational study was conducted on pregnant patients who attended their first prenatal visit. A survey on sociodemographic factors, oral hygiene habits and oral health instructions, was conducted by health personnel. The periodontal status’ assessment was stated as part of a clinical data record sheet, which included the Gingival Index (GI) of Löe and Silness of the lower anterior sextant. Results: A total of 96 patients between 15 and 37 years old, were evaluated, with an average of 23.8, standard deviation 5.47. Results stated that gingivitis predominated in pregnant women in 85.4% (n=82). Moderate gingivitis prevailed (49%), both in the first and third trimesters, while severe gingivitis had less prevalence (3.1%). Conclusions: Gingivitis predominated in pregnant women in 85.4%. Moderate gingivitis being prevalent in 49% according with the Löe and Silness GI results.