or completely regress after parturition. Therefore, treatment
considerations during pregnancy are dependent on
the severity of the symptoms. For patients with no bleeding
lesions or ones that are painless, oral hygiene instructions,
clinical observation, follow-up, and oral self-care at home
are advised.
In conclusion, pregnancy gingivitis is generally physiologic
and tolerable in most cases, but it can also appear
pathologic with such rare and severe pregnancy tumors,
and these need to be carefully distinguished as they are less
familiar to dentists, gynecologists, and obstetricians. Those
practitioners engaged in oral medicine, periodontology,
and primary obstetric care should be aware of these conditions
to avoid misdiagnosis and overtreatment. If the
condition is diagnosed, active and proper treatment is
necessary and beneficial.