A prospective study on maternal periodontal diseases and neonatal adverse outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

It is evident that periodontitis is linked to various adverse pregnancy outcomes. This prospective study explored the potential link of maternal periodontal diseases to neonatal adverse outcomes.

Materials and methods

A total of 193 generally healthy females in their third trimester (34-36 weeks) of pregnancy were enrolled. All subjects received full-mouth periodontal assessment, and the periodontal inflamed surface area (PISA) was calculated. Demographic data, lifestyles and anthropometric measurements of the neonates (e.g., body length and head circumference) were recorded. Herein, small-for-gestational age (SGA) referred to gender- and age-adjusted birth weight below the 10th percentile in line with the standard reference. Multivariable logistic regression analy

SUBMITTER: Wen P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11302652 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature