Pregnant woman at 16 weeks, asymptomatic dental condition. Most appropriate management?

Defer all treatment until after delivery
Treat immediately regardless of trimester
Antibiotics only
Schedule treatment within the next 2 months (2nd trimester)

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Correct answer: D. Schedule treatment within the next 2 months (2nd trimester)

2nd TRIMESTER (weeks 14-20) = safest for elective dental procedures. At 16 weeks, treatment within next 2 months keeps her in 2nd trimester. 1st trimester = organogenesis risk; 3rd trimester = positioning discomfort and preterm labor risk. Emergency treatment = any trimester.

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