The Association of Maternal Periodontal Diseases in the Postpartum Period with Preterm Low Birth Weight

CONCLUSION: The present study suggests that BOP, an early sign of gingival inflammation, is involved in adverse pregnancy outcomes.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This study is the first of its kind to use immediate postpartum periodontal examination and diagnosis by the new 2018 AAP periodontal classification. The findings demonstrate that signs of gingival inflammation may be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. How to cite this article: Yanaranci S, Laosrisin N, Sriprasertsuk A, et al. The Association of Maternal Periodontal Diseases in the Postpartum Period with Preterm Low Birth Weight. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(2):99-106.PMID:38514405 | DOI:10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3631
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research