Smoking and periodontal disease in pregnancy: Another chance for permanent smoking abstinence

• Main Authors: Igić Rajko (Author), Pavlić Verica Ž. (Author), Vujić-Aleksić Vesna Ž. (Author), Ilić Sanja B. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Srpsko lekarsko drustvo, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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A number of publications confirm the association between periodontitis and general health. It is widely accepted that maternal periodontitis is a risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth and preterm low birth weight (<2500 g). These risks increase further in women who smo...