Guidelines on the pharmacotherapy of the dental patient during pregnancy

Abstract

Physiological differences occuring in pregnancy modify certain steps of dental treatments. Since in our everyday practice
we meet expectant patients, we have to be aware of what kind of changes does this transitional state require from
the dentist, how to do a good timing in the course of dental treatment, which are those medicaments that can be used
safely and those which should be avoided. The summerized data in the article are to contribute the safe choice of the
possibly necessary antibiotics during the treatments. Besides, dental care should not be delayed due to our doubts
about local anestetics, because it may carry serious consequences later. Relying on the most up-to-date facts, moreover,
we mention the guidelines of the use of analgesics during pregnancy in dentistry. The treatment of pregnant women
does not differ to a high degree from those who are non-pregnant, yet some of its viewpoints need special attention
and we have to take them into consideration in order to do the appropriate medical work.
Basically, in our opinion, before every dental and dental surgical intervention it is essential to consult with the patient’s
gynaecologist and in agreement with him/her to determine the course of the medicinal treatment.