Relationship between periodontitis and pre-eclampsia: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies have suggested controversial results regarding a possible association between pre-eclampsia (PE) and periodontal disease (PD) and no meta-analysis has been performed to clarify this issue.

Methods

A literature search of electronic databases was performed for articles published through March 24, 2013, followed by a manual search of several dental and medical journals. The meta-analysis was conducted according to the recommendations of the Cochrane Collaboration and PRISMA. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Heterogeneity was assessed with the χ(2)-based Cochran Q test and I(2) statistic. The level of significance was set at P <0.05.

Results

Fifteen studies were included, including three cohort and 12 case-control st

SUBMITTER: Sgolastra F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3747173 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature