PRESCRIÇÃO MEDICAMENTOSA PARA GESTANTES NA ODONTOLOGIA: Revisão narrativa da literatura

The development of medications was a great achievement for humanity, however, it is necessary to prescribe and use them with caution, especially in certain patients who require special attention, such as pregnant women, for whom medication is generally not recommended. prescription of medications due to the numerous adverse effects that exist and the possibility of these crossing the placental barrier, however, in certain situations it is necessary to prescribe medications even if the patient is pregnant. This work aims to create an information cluster about the prescription of medications for pregnant women by dental surgeons, which can serve as an information source for both dentistry students and professionals who have already graduated. A review of the narrative literature was carried out regarding the prescription of medications for pregnant patients by dental surgeons with the general objective of presenting how the dental therapeutic methods are for pregnant women, taking into account the dangers and advantages of the use of medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Specifically: to analyze the prevalence of oral diseases in pregnant women and the relationship with dental treatments during pregnancy; to investigate the main recipes and difficulties of dental professionals and students. Scientific articles related to the proposed topic were used to compose the bibliographic base of this work, available in the online databases BVSalud, PUBMed, Lilacs, Scielo and Google Scholar, presented in Portuguese and published between the years 2020 and 2024. At the end of this work, it is concluded that drug therapy in pregnant and breastfeeding women requires a meticulous assessment of the risks involved. Therefore, it is essential that dentists write prescriptions carefully and responsibly, with the aim of preventing unwanted effects related to the use of medications, ensuring that the treatment is safe and effective for patients. A careful approach contributes to oral health and general well-being.