Dental Materials Selection

Question 1

pregnant patients have:

Increased caries risk -> sugar cravings

Increased erosion risk -> acid reflux

Increased periodontal disease risk

Increased mobility due to PDL attachment disturbance

Question 2

what is the correct positioning for a pregnant patient in the third trimester?

Answer 2

lie on left side, right hip elevated 10-12cm (Can be done so with a blanket under RHS

Question 3

is amalgam used in pregnant or nursing patients? why?

Answer 3

no
to help reduce environmental mercury pollution not because of safety concerns

Question 4

what is the concern over resin composites?

Answer 4

contains bisphenol A (BPA) as it is an endocrine disruptor and mimics oestrogen

Newly placed composited increase BPA in saliva for a short time, BPA may cross placenta

Question 5

can resin composites be used in pregnant patients?

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

why do we lie the patient towards the left hand side?

Answer 6

prevent supine hypotensive syndrome -> compression of the vena cava leading to decreased venous return and low blood pressure -> fainting