| The relationship between maternal periodontitis and preterm low birth weight: A case-control study. | |
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PMID: 21957382 Owner: NLM Status: PubMed-not-MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: The relationship between periodontal diseases in pregnancy and children born prematurely or with low birth weight has been increasingly investigated, showing positive and negative results, respectively. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between Maternal Periodontitis and Preterm delivery or Low Birth Weight. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this case-control study, 104 pregnant women without systemic disease or other risk factors for preterm labor were chosen. The control group (n = 52) had term labor (infants ≥37 weeks) and the case group (n = 52) had preterm labor (infants <37 weeks). Plaque index, bleeding index, and birth weight were measured. RESULTS: The data of plaque index (cases 1.21±0.56; controls 0.63±0.31), bleeding index (cases, 2.08±0.62; controls, 1.52±0.61), birth weight (cases, 2.01±0.36; controls 2.87±0.32), and Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) ≥4mm and Clinical Attachment Level (CAL) ≥3mm in at least 4 teeth (odds ratio 137.50, P value < 0.0001) revealed a statistically significant difference between the two groups P< 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: A noticeable relationship between periodontal health and duration of pregnancy; periodontal disease could be a risk factor for preterm labor. Oral hygiene maintenance should be a part of prenatal care protocol. |
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Satheesh Mannem; Vijay K Chava |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Contemporary clinical dentistry Volume: 2 ISSN: 0976-2361 ISO Abbreviation: Contemp Clin Dent Publication Date: 2011 Apr |
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Created Date: 2011-09-29 Completed Date: 2011-11-10 Revised Date: 2012-04-27 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101552967 Medline TA: Contemp Clin Dent Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 88-93 Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Periodontics, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavarm, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India . |
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