Gestational diabetes, periodontitis, obesity, gingivitis, pregnancy
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy; between 18 and 40 years of age; regular follow-up with the obstetrician; diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Arterial Hypertension/Pre-eclampsia, Obesity or association between such factors (for the high-risk pregnancy group) and without any systemic impairment (for the normal-risk pregnancy group); adequate cognitive and neuromotor behavior; adequate ability to perform regular oral hygiene
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Need for complete rest for any medical reason; using, or having used at any time during pregnancy, antibiotics or any medication that may interfere with periodontal conditions; multiple tooth loss (more than two teeth per hemiarch); tooth loss prior to pregnancy due to periodontitis; undergoing orthodontic, periodontal or any dental treatment with another dentist; having previously undergone surgical periodontal treatment; pre-gestational depression; Diabetes Mellitus and High Blood Pressure prior to pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis in women with high-risk pregnancy, through clinical periodontal examination performed by a calibrated dentist, using the 2018 World Workshop Classification of Periodontal Diseases. Gingivitis will be defined as bleeding on probing in =10% of examined sites, and periodontitis as clinical attachment loss at two or more non-adjacent teeth. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the prevalence of women with moderate or high impact of oral condition on quality of life, using the OHIP-14 (Oral Health Impact Profile) questionnaire, applied through structured interview. A total OHIP-14 score greater than 9 will be considered indicative of moderate or high impact. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru - Universidade de São Paulo