Abstract
Objective: To perform a systematic review of scientific literature on the impact of oral health on the quality of life of pregnant women. Methods: A systematic search following PRISMA guidelines was carried out and 16 specific articles/studies on the subject were selected. Results: Pregnant women’s quality of life (QoL) is related to age, number of pregnancies, pain, difficulty eating and presence of dental caries. Quality of life was directly related to oral health. Conclusions: It was found that most studies associating QoL and oral health during pregnancy were cross-sectional and observational; therefore, for a better understanding of these impacts, performing longitudinal studies from the beginning of pregnancy until postpartum is necessary. The need for preventive oral health counseling and dental care assistance during pregnancy is highlighted.
| Translated title of the contribution | Calidad de vida durante el embarazo y su influencia en la salud bucal: Una revisión sistemática |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Pages (from-to) | 74-81 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Oral Research |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Dental caries
- Oral health
- Periodontal disease
- Pregnancy
- Quality of life
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