Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2005 · 12 citations · 14 references
DentistryMaternal HealthObstetricsContraceptionMaternal Oral HealthPeriodontal MedicinePeriodontal DiseasePeriodontal Disease Risk AssessmentPeriodontal Risk AssessmentPregnancyAdverse Pregnancy Outcome PredictionPeriodontal Disease In PregnancyPeriodontal Disease RiskPregnancy-associated Periodontal DiseasePregnancy-associated PeriodontitisPregnancy-related Periodontal Disease
Objectives. To determine whether periodontal disease or bacterial vaginosis (BV) diagnosed before pregnancy increase the risk for adverse pregnancy outcome. Methods. We enrolled a total of 252 women who had discontinued contraception in order to become pregnant. The first 130 pregnant women were included in the analyses. Results. Multivariate analysis showed a strong association between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcome (OR 5.5, 95% confidence interval 1.4–21.2; p = 0.014), and a borderline association between BV and adverse pregnancy outcome (OR 3.2, 95% confidence interval 0.9–10.7; p = 0.061). Conclusion. Our study suggests that pre‐pregnancy counseling should include both oral and vaginal examinations to rule out periodontal disease and BV. This may ultimately have an impact on antenatal healthcare, and decrease the risk for adverse pregnancy outcome.
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Periodontal Infection as a Possible Risk Factor for Preterm Low Birth Weight
Steven Offenbacher, Vern L. Katz, Gregory Fertik et al. · Journal of Periodontology · 1996 · 389 citations