The Prevalence and Severity of Dental Caries Among Pregnant Women in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To assess in a pilot study the prevalence and severity of dental caries among pregnant women compared to non-pregnant women in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Materials and methods

A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted. Data collection consisted of clinical examinations and general questionnaires concerning oral hygiene habits and recent dental visits of pregnant and non-pregnant women. Prevalence and severity of caries was determined by the CAST index and the CAST severity score. Permission for this study was granted by the National Research Ethics Commission of Brazil. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants.

Results

In total, 67 pregnant women were included (mean age (SD) 25.5 ± 5.4 years) and 79 non-pregnant women (26.0 

SUBMITTER: Groisman S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10618340 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature