Oral and periodontal assessment at the first trimester of pregnancy: The PERISCOPE longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Periodontal diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis) are chronic non-communicable inflammatory diseases. The risk of developing gingivitis and periodontitis increases during pregnancy. Also, periodontitis increases the risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth and preeclampsia. Early diagnosis of adverse pregnancy outcomes is essential and periodontitis could be an early sign to take into consideration.

Material and methods

We conducted a longitudinal observational study (PERISCOPE study: CNIL, no. 1 967 084 v 0; CER, no. 01-0416) on 121 pregnant women in the first trimester to determine their oral and periodontal health status. We explored the relations between oral and periodontal health status and sociodemographic and behavior charact

SUBMITTER: Thomas C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10201967 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature