Relationship between pregnancy and gingivitis

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2019-04-19

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faculty of Basic Medical Science - Libyan International Medical University

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Gingivitis is the inflammation of gingiva (gum), it commonly occurs due to bacterial plaque accumulation on the teeth in which the bacteria exert its effect on the surrounding gingival tissue by releasing certain harmful products such as (collagenase and proteases). Gingivitis if non-diagnosed and treated may progress into periodontitis and teeth loss

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