[Gingivitis in pregnancy. The clinical manifestations, pathogenesis and treatment]

During pregnancy, manifestations of different nature can occur on the oral mucosa ranging from extended edema to haemorrhagic stomatitis. Alterations are more evident when poor dental care and hygiene are present. An important role in this gingival attentions is attributed to an increase in the estrogenic concentration originating from placentae and progesteron. The problem must be dealt with suitable preventive care.