Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Periodontal Diseases
We are fortunate to live in a country where significant medical advances occur on an almost daily basis. However, preterm birth is the second most common global cause of death in children younger than 5, and its prevalence seems to be increasing, despite considerable improvements in prenatal care and investment in research. One of the common risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcome is infection. Clearly the mouth—periodontal tissues in particular—represents a site of potential infection. Recently, increased attention has been paid to the role that periodontal diseases may play in adverse pregnancy outcomes. This review investigates the evidence for the association between various maternal health problems and the presence of periodontal pathogens.
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