Pregancy And Materials

Question 1

Increased caries risk in pregnant patient

Answer 1

Sugary diet, acid reflux

Question 2

Fetus is most prone to teratogenic effects…

Answer 2

In the 1st trimester

Question 3

In 3rd trimester do not…

Answer 3

Treat patient supine (risk of hypotensive syndrome)

Question 4

Dental amalgam

Answer 4

Mercury by passive diffusion or active transport by amino carriers.

Question 5

Who is not allow amalgam fillings?

Answer 5

1. Children under 15 yrs old
2. Pregnant women
3. Breastfeeding women

—> except when deemed strictly necessary by the dental practitioner based on the specific medical needs of the patient.

This is less because of the significant risk to these patients and more because mercury is being ‘phased out’ anyway.

Question 6

What risks are there with resin composites?

Answer 6

Elution of bisphenol A (BPA)

—> endocrine disruptor
—> mimics estrogen
—> Avaliable from; impurity production process of BIS GMA
—> Possible monomer degradation

Question 7

What are the restrictions for resin composites during pregnancy?

Answer 7

There are no restrictions.