A Pregnant Patient with Gestational Diabetes Reports for Scaling and Root Planning

In this case a woman with gestational diabetes and otherwise healthy pregnancy needs scaling and root planning for the treatment of stage I periodontal disease during pregnancy. Her daily blood sugars are in the target range, and there are no contraindications to providing necessary dental treatment under local anesthesia with vasoconstrictors in her case.
Source: Dental Clinics of North America - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research