Keywords
Periodontal disease
Quality of life
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Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the impact of gingival disease on oral health-related quality of life in pregnant women. Methods: This is an integrative review conducted in PubMed, Virtual Health Library, and Cochrane databases, with searches carried out between April and December 2025. MeSH descriptors were used and combined according to the specificities of each database. Studies that assessed quality of life, gingival condition, and included samples of pregnant women were selected. Results: The final sample consisted of 10 studies. The included articles presented different methodological designs and used a variety of instruments to assess quality of life, with predominance of the OHIP-14. An association was observed between periodontal disease and poorer quality of life, particularly in the physical, psychological, and functional domains. Dental caries and tooth loss also showed a negative impact on pregnant women’s quality of life. Evidence indicated that dental interventions during pregnancy contribute to improvements in oral conditions and quality of life. Final considerations: Gingival disease and other oral conditions negatively impact the quality of life of pregnant women.
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