%0 Journal Article
%T A Comprehensive Literature Review Exploring the Factors behind Tooth Loss in Pregnant Women
%A Georgios Chrysochoou
%A Eleni Androulidaki
%A Costas Panayotidis
%A Μaria Antoniadou
%J Turkish journal of Dental Hygiene
%@ 3062-3472
%D 2023
%V 3
%N 1
%R 10.51847/dJm6JIBnfw
%P 51-60
%X Physiological changes during pregnancy can affect oral health and often lead to tooth loss, which is a common concern among expectant mothers. This review aimed to review the available literature on the diagnosis of tooth loss during pregnancy. A comprehensive search was conducted across Cochrane, ScienceDirect, Medline, CINAHL via EBSCOhost, and Google Scholar, resulting in the inclusion of 6 relevant studies. Several factors were found to be significantly associated with tooth loss in pregnant women. Demographic influences included place of residence, parity, and household size, while psychological factors were represented by lifetime anxiety. Dietary factors encompassed magnesium intake and vegetable consumption, excluding those categorized as yellow and green. Behavioral factors such as active and passive smoking, along with the duration since the last dental visit, were also identified as influential. These findings highlight the necessity of integrating oral health education into prenatal care. Further high-quality studies are needed to validate these results and enhance understanding of the mechanisms behind pregnancy-related tooth loss. This knowledge is essential for developing effective preventive and intervention strategies to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
%U https://tsdp.net/article/a-comprehensive-literature-review-exploring-the-factors-behind-tooth-loss-in-pregnant-women-ntx3xcetc7h8yot