Periodontal status during pregnancy and postpartum.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Different studies have documented an association between periodontal disease and low birth-weight delivery. Hence, knowledge of periodontal status during pregnancy and postpartum is important in order to reduce the risks of both diseases. This study aimed to analyze periodontal status at successive stages of pregnancy and 3-6 weeks postpartum in women with initial periodontal alterations.

Materials and methods

Ninety-six pregnant women were examined at 8-10 weeks (pregnancy diagnosis, baseline), 21-23 weeks and 34-36 weeks of gestation and at 40 days postpartum to record plaque scores, clinically assessed gingival inflammation and probing depth (mean depth and % sites with depth >3 mm). Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed. Type 1 (α) error was estab

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez-Jaranay M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5438174 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature