SUMMARY
Introduction/Objective “Cariogram” takes into account interactions between caries-related factors and
expresses a graphic assessment of the caries risk.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between caries risk and different variables of
Cariogram in pregnant women.
Methods This study included 96 pregnant women. At baseline, data on general health, diet, oral hygiene,
and fluoride exposure were obtained. DMFT (decayed, missing, and filled teeth) index was calculated by
clinical examination. Saliva analyses included mutans streptococci and lactobacilli counts, buffer capacity,
and secretion rate. Scores were entered and caries risk was assessed. The women were divided into five
groups according to their Cariogram caries risk.
Results The results of the study showed that 29.17% (28) of the pregnant women had high caries risk,
21.88% (21) – medium, 17.71% (17) – low, 16.67% (16) – very high, and 14.58% (14) – very low caries
risk. In an average caries risk profile of pregnant women, the dominant sector was “Bacteria” (18.85%
of the risk structure profile), followed by “Diet” (17.97%), “Circumstances” (15.68%), and “Susceptibility”
sector (14.65%).
Conclusion Cariogram shows that pregnant women in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, had 46.14%
chance of avoiding caries in the future. The Cariogram model can successfully determine caries risk
profiles for pregnant women.
