Periodontal
Diseases and Adverse Pregnancy
Outcomes: A Review of the Evidence and
Implications for Clinical Practice
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1. Risk factors
for periodontal disease include which of the following:
E. All of the above
2. What percentage
of pregnant women develops pregnancy gingivitis?
D. 60-80%
E. Over 80%
3. What antibiotics
are contraindicated in pregnancy?
C. Codeine
D. Naprosyn
E. Clindamycin
4. Preterm birth is any
delivery prior to ___gestational age:
5. Evidence suggests that
periodontal disease is associated with an increased risk
for which of the following conditions:
B. diabetes
C. community and hospital acquired respiratory infections
E. All of the above
6. A pregnant woman may
not have radiographs taken during her pregnancy?
7. Which state developed
guidelines to address the lack of information available
on the safety of dental treatment during pregnancy?
C. Minnesota
D. New York
8. While the research remains
inconclusive on the effect of maternal periodontal treatment
on pregnancy outcomes; dental care during pregnancy is safe
and improves maternal oral health.
9. What has been reported
as the most favorable time to perform dental procedures
during pregnancy?
C. 25-30 weeks
D. 36-40 weeks
10. In response to the
literature on periodontal diseases and pregnancy outcomes
dental insurance companies have:
C. Increased the dental benefits offered during
pregnancy
D. Increased the cost of premiums for pregnant women
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