Orthodontics: dental treatment in pregnancy: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Orthodontics: dental treatment in pregnancy

Sample item

A pregnant woman with a painful tooth needing elective restorative work asks about timing. Which period is the safest for routine dental treatment?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Second trimester

The second trimester is the safest time for elective treatment since organogenesis is complete and supine hypotension is less likely than in late pregnancy. Emergency treatment is done at any time.

Option by option

  • A. Immediately after delivery only

    Emergency problems should not wait until delivery.

  • B. Third trimester

    In the third trimester supine hypotension and discomfort are problems.

  • C. Second trimester (correct)

    Correct. The second trimester is preferred for routine care.

  • D. First trimester

    In the first trimester organogenesis makes elective treatment less desirable.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is C, Second trimester. The second trimester is the safest time for elective treatment since organogenesis is complete and supine hypotension is less likely than in late pregnancy.

Why is "Immediately after delivery only" not the answer?

Emergency problems should not wait until delivery.

Why is "Third trimester" not the answer?

In the third trimester supine hypotension and discomfort are problems.

Why is "First trimester" not the answer?

In the first trimester organogenesis makes elective treatment less desirable.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Orthodontics: dental treatment in pregnancy in Dentistry. Emergency treatment is done at any time.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Orthodontics: dental treatment in pregnancy?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.