Opeodu OI

Dr, Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Publications

• Original Article   
  Periodontal Condition and Treatment Needs of Some Pregnant Women in Ibadan, Nigeria
  Author(s): Opeodu OI* and Dosumu EB
  
  Background: Periodontal diseases had been reported to be worse in the presence of hormonal imbalance as seen during pregnancy, which if that is the case, should resolve following childbirth when the hormonal level of the women should have reverted to normal. Subjects and Methods: Periodontal health of 345 pregnant women was assessed once during pregnancy and at 14th week following their childbirth. The clinical variant of community periodontal index of treatment needs probe was used in the assessment. Results: During pregnancy, 167/345 (48.4%) of the women had deep pockets, 178/345 (51.6%) had shallow pockets. After childbirth, 5/345 (1.5%) had healthy periodontium, 25/345 (7.2%) had calculus and 7/345 (2.0%) had deep pockets. All of the respondents required oral hygiene instructions (OHI) and prophylaxis and 167/345 (48.4%) required complex treatment during pregnancy. After childbirt.. Read More»