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