Abstract:
The effects of pregnancy on periodontal condition have been reported by a number of
researchers but few studies have assessed oral hygiene practices related to periodontal
diseases in pregnant women. The aim of this investigation was to compare the prevalence
and severity of periodontal diseases in pregnant and non pregnant women of 20-30 years of
age and to compare their oral hygiene practices. Prevalence of periodontal diseases in
pregnant women and non pregnant women was 79.7 percent and 71.1 percent respectively
and the difference was not statistically significant. (x2=335, p=0.06) severity of periodontal
diseases in pregnant women was significantly higher than non pregnant women.
