Effect of caries preventive measures directed to expectant mothers on caries experience in their children

• Main Authors: Zanata Régia Luzia (Author), Navarro Maria Fidela de Lima (Author), Pereira José Carlos (Author), Franco Eduardo Batista (Author), Lauris José Roberto P. (Author), Barbosa Sílvia Helena (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Fundação Odontológica de Ribeirão Preto, 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The aim of this prospective study was to determine the effectiveness of caries preventive measures started during pregnancy on the caries experience of first-time mothers and their infants. Eighty-one pregnant women with low social background were selected on the basis of the presence of active cari...