The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of pregnancy on salivary pH, flow rate, caries experience and periodontal status. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does pregnancy affect caries experience and periodontal status? * Does pregnancy affect salivary pH and flow rate? * Is there a difference between pregnant and non-pregnant woman with respect to caries experience, periodontal status, salivary pH and flow rate? * Is there a difference among first, second and third trimester with respect to caries experience, periodontal status, salivary pH and flow rate?
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The effects of pregnancy on caries experience
Timeframe: Five minutes after the saliva sample was collected.
The effects of pregnancy on periodontal status.
Timeframe: Five minutes after the saliva sample was collected.
The effects of pregnancy on salivary pH.
Timeframe: Salivary pH measurements were made within half an hour at the latest after the saliva samples were taken.
The effects of pregnancy on salivary flow rate.
Timeframe: Saliva flow rate measurements were made within half an hour at the latest after the saliva samples were taken.