Maternal periodontitis treatment and child neurodevelopment at 24 to 28 months of age.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Some maternal infections are associated with impaired infant cognitive and motor performance. Periodontitis results in frequent bacteremia and elevated serum inflammatory mediators.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to determine if periodontitis treatment in pregnant women affects infant cognitive, motor, or language development.

Methods

Children born to women who had participated in a previous trial were assessed between 24 and 28 months of age by using the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (Third Edition) and the Preschool Language Scale (Fourth Edition). Information about the pregnancy, neonatal period, and home environment was obtained through chart abstractions, laboratory test results, and questionnaires. We compared infants born t

SUBMITTER: Michalowicz BS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3081189 | biostudies-literature | 2011 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature