Role of maternal periodontitis in preterm birth

H Ren, M Du - Frontiers in immunology, 2017 - frontiersin.org
In the last two decades, many studies have focused on whether periodontitis is a risk factor
for preterm birth (PTB). However, both epidemiological investigation and intervention trials …

Assessment of Oral microbiome changes in healthy and COVID-19-affected pregnant women: a narrative review

A Butera, C Maiorani, A Morandini, M Simonini… - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
During pregnancy, there are several metabolic changes and an alteration in the composition
of microorganisms that inhabit the oral cavity, with an increase in pathogenic bacteria that …

The association between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes in Northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

N Gesase, J Miranda-Rius, L Brunet-Llobet… - African health …, 2018 - ajol.info
Background: For the past two decades, studies have investigated the relationship between
periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes such as pre-eclampsia, preterm birth …

Gynecologists' knowledge and attitudes regarding oral health and periodontal disease leading to adverse pregnancy outcomes

R Hashim, M Akbar - Journal of International Society of Preventive …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge and practiced
behaviors of gynecologists regarding oral health care during pregnancy and the association …

Assessing the association between periodontitis and premature birth: a case-control study

P Uwambaye, C Munyanshongore, S Rulisa… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2021 - Springer
Background Premature delivery is among the leading causes of perinatal mortality and
morbidity in developed societies, which is an important obstetrics problem. Maternal …

Prevalence and risk factors for periodontal disease among women attending antenatal care in public hospitals, Southwest Ethiopia, 2022: a multicenter cross …

AS Belay, AA Achimano - Clinical, cosmetic and investigational …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Background Periodontal disease is characterized by the inflammation of all tissues that
surround and support the teeth, and it is the most common public health problem worldwide …

Prevalence of and risk factors for periodontal disease among pregnant women in an antenatal care clinic in Khartoum, Sudan

Y Salih, AM Nasr, ABA Ahmed, ME Sharif, I Adam - BMC research notes, 2020 - Springer
Objectives The aim was to investigate the prevalence of and factors associated with
periodontal disease among pregnant Sudanese women. A cross-sectional study was …

Oral hygiene practice among hospitalized patients: an assessment by dental hygiene students

SM Lupi, M Pascadopoli, C Maiorani, C Preda… - Healthcare, 2022 - mdpi.com
Aim: An epidemiological study was carried out, in hospital wards, with the aim of assessing
the oral health status of patients subjected to multiple medical treatments. Material and …

Colaboración interprofesional para el seguimiento odontológico prenatal en atención primaria de la salud

MVR Bandeira, AC Belarmino, SJSB Anjos… - Salud …, 2020 - SciELO Public Health
Con el objetivo de comprender las prácticas colaborativas al interior de los equipos
interprofesionales para el seguimiento odontológico prenatal en atención primaria de la …

Impact of scaling and periodontal treatment during pregnancy on the risk of adverse birth outcomes

JJ Chen, DR Wu, WS Lin, IC Chen, JF Liu… - Journal of Personalized …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) are associated with periodontal disease
owing to the induction of a chronic systemic inflammatory response. Hence, knowledge of …