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eISSN: 2581-9615 || CODEN: WJARAI || Impact Factor 8.2 ||  CrossRef DOI

Research and review articles are invited for publication in March 2026 (Volume 29, Issue 3) Submit manuscript

The relationship between pregnancy and the prevalence of periodontal disease and dental caries among pregnant women in Indonesia: A review article

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Kalila Hafizah Haryanto * and Silvi Aurulia Aidatul Fitri

Undergraduate Student, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(03), 2288-2294
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.3.3952
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.3.3952
 
Received on 14 November 2024; revised on 22 December 2024; accepted on 25 December 2024
 
Pregnancy is a physiologically complex state marked by significant hormonal and physiological changes, which heighten vulnerability to oral diseases, particularly dental caries and periodontal disease. These conditions represent critical oral health challenges among pregnant women in Indonesia. This review seeks to investigate the association between pregnancy and the prevalence of periodontal disease and dental caries in Indonesian pregnant women, emphasizing underlying risk factors, outcomes, and opportunities for intervention. A review article was conducted using reputable databases, including ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Peer-reviewed articles published in English between 2019 and 2024 were included, supplemented by manual searches of cited references to ensure comprehensive coverage. The analysis identified a high prevalence of periodontal disease and dental caries among Indonesian pregnant women, driven by hormonal fluctuations, behavioral modifications, inadequate oral hygiene practices, and limited access to dental care. Elevated levels of estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy exacerbate gingival inflammation and tooth demineralization. Behavioral factors, including infrequent dental visits, increased vomiting, cravings for sugary foods, and suboptimal oral hygiene, further compound these conditions. Sociodemographic determinants such as education level and socioeconomic status significantly influence oral health outcomes. The high prevalence of oral diseases in Indonesian pregnant women stems from hormonal changes and factors like low education, smoking, vomiting, and inadequate dental care.
 
Pregnancy; Periodontal Disease; Dental Caries; Oral health; Indonesia
 
https://wjarr.com/sites/default/files/fulltext_pdf/WJARR-2024-3952.pdf

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Kalila Hafizah Haryanto and Silvi Aurulia Aidatul Fitri. The relationship between pregnancy and the prevalence of periodontal disease and dental caries among pregnant women in Indonesia: A review article. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(3), 2288-2294. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.3.3952

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