pregnancy and dental materials

Question 1

how does pregnancy affect the periodontium?

Answer 1

-increase caries
-increase erosion
-increased periodontal risk
-increased mobility due to pal disturbance

Question 2

when are pregnant patient most prone to teratogenic effects?

Answer 2

the first trimester

Question 3

what would compression of the ivc and aorta lead to?

Answer 3

hypotensive syndrome

Question 4

in what two ways can mercury pass to the baby?

Answer 4

passive- vapor
active- methyl mercury

Question 5

who should not get amalgam restorations?

Answer 5

<15 yo, pregnancy, breast feeding

Question 6

what is the reason amalgam is not used in pregnancies?

Answer 6

due to environment- not because of health risks

Question 7

what can resin composites lead to?

Answer 7

elution of BPA

Question 8

what does BPA do?

Answer 8

disturbs endocrine system

Question 9

what does a newly placed resin composite cause?

Answer 9

increased levels of BPA in urine and saliva

Question 10

are there currently any restriction on using resin composite in pregnant patients?

Answer 10

no