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Medical Emergencies · single question

A pregnant patient has a dental abscess. When should treatment be performed?

  1. Treat immediately at any time during pregnancy
  2. Wait until after delivery
  3. Treat only in second trimester
  4. Antibiotics only, no dental procedures
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Correct answer: A. Treat immediately at any time during pregnancy

Dental infections in pregnancy must be treated IMMEDIATELY regardless of trimester — untreated infection poses greater risk than treatment. 2nd trimester preferred for elective procedures; EMERGENCY treatment (abscess) is appropriate AT ANY TRIMESTER.

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