Periodontal Disease as a Risk Factor for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: A Prospective Cohort Study

Evidence grade associating periodontitis to preterm birth and/or low birth weight: I. A systematic review of prospective cohort studies

“…Twelve papers were included in this review (Jeffcoat et al 2001, Offenbacher et al 2001, Moore et al 2004, Rajapakse et al 2005, Farrell et al 2006, Sharma et al 2007, Agueda et al 2008, Pitiphat et al 2008, Saddki et al 2008, Srinivas et al 2009, Rakoto-Alson et al 2010). One cohort study had their data reported in two articles (Moore et al 2004, Farrell et al 2006.…”

“…With respect to some important methodological domains, only four papers reported sample size calculation (Sharma et al 2007, Agueda et al 2008, Saddki et al 2008, Srinivas et al 2009). In all studies, the representativeness of the patients with periodontitis, the selection of patients without periodontitis, definitions of PB and LBW, comparability of groups on the basis of the design and analysis, adequacy of follow-up of patients and appropriateness/validity of statistical analysis were considered as adequately addressed (i.e.…”

Is there a relationship between maternal periodontitis and pre-term birth? A prospective hospital-based case-control study

“…On the other hand, some recent studies have not found any relationship between these two health problems [20][21][22][23].…”

Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy

“…9,[12][13][14][15] The discomforts of periodonatal disease may interfere with maternal nutritional intake. 9,[12][13][14][15] The discomforts of periodonatal disease may interfere with maternal nutritional intake.…”

“…[12][13][14][15] Depending on the population studied, the American Diabetic Association has estimated that gestational diabetes ranges from 1% to 14% of all pregnancies. [12][13][14][15] Depending on the population studied, the American Diabetic Association has estimated that gestational diabetes ranges from 1% to 14% of all pregnancies.…”