Certain hematological indices in pregnancy gingivitis

Objective. This study is aimed at evaluating the effects of gingivitis on white blood cell count and certain hematological indices of pregnant women in their first, second, and third trimesters. Material and methods. General, oral and dental health status examinations were performed on 86 pregnant women, aged between 17 and 37 years (mean age = 25.0 ± 0.5 years), in their first, second, and third trimesters. The incidence of gingivitis among pregnant women was 70.9%. The total incidence of complicated pregnancy was 88.36%. Based on parameters of complete blood count certain hematological indices were calculated. Results. Analysis of hematological indices in various pregnancy trimesters showed that there was an appreciable increase in certain indices in pregnant women with gingivitis, compared with controls. Leukocytic intoxication index and index of leukocyte and ESR ratio were found to be the most relevant calculated hematological indices in pregnant women with gingivitis as well as in threatened premature delivery and gestosis, particularly in the second and third pregnancy trimesters. The results of present study illustrate the intensification of endogenous intoxication in pregnancy gingivitis from trimester to trimester. Conclusions. The use of hematological indices is justified and advisable for evaluation of one patient management as well as for group of patients. Dentists should pay more attention to the general health of their patients and interact with medical colleagues