R Rezvani
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, School of Dentistry, Social Determinants on Oral Health Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
[ 1 ] - Maternal Periodontal Disease as a Potential Risk Factor for Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight
Background and Aim: Periodontal disease may cause adverse pregnancy outcomes such as low birth weight (LBW) or preterm birth (PTB). In the present study, mothers with one of these two delivery complications were analyzed regarding presence/absence of periodontal disease as a possible risk factor in comparison with related medical risk factors. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectiona...
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