Description of Normal Variations in The Oral Cavity of Pregnant Women In A Level I Service Centers of Kesdam XIV Hasanuddin. = Description of Normal Variations in The Oral Cavity of Pregnant Women In A Level I Service Centers of Kesdam XIV Hasanuddin.

Backgrounds: The oral cavity can be said to be a window to a person's body because it can describe the true condition and condition of the body. Unfavorable conditions in the oral cavity can be a reflection of general systemic disease. Oral diseases have a fairly high prevalence in society and have quite a high impact on each individual. However, among the diseases that occur in the oral mucosa, there are also conditions that are categorized as normal variations of the anatomical structure of the oral cavity. It is said to be normal because the condition does not cause pain and there are no complaints from the patient or even the patient himself is not aware of this normal variation condition. During pregnancy, pregnant women will experience physical changes, hormonal and behavioral changes that occur in pregnant women. In conditions like this, there is a possibility that normal variations will arise in pregnant women. Objective: To determine the description and frequency of variations in the oral cavity of pregnant women. Method: Collecting data using questionnaires and direct oral cavity observation in pregnant women. Conclusion: Based on the results of research that has been carried out regarding the incidence of normal variations in pregnant women, it can be concluded that there are three normal variations related to pregnancy. Among them, from 55 participants, Fissure tongue was found with a percentage of 27.78%, Coated Tongue with a percentage of 48%, and Sublingual Varicose Veins with a percentage of 61%.