Association between excessive maternal weight, periodontitis during the third trimester of pregnancy, and infants' health at birth

• Main Authors: Gerson Aparecido FORATORI-JUNIOR (Author), Bruno Gualtieri JESUINO (Author), Rafaela Aparecida CARACHO (Author), Eliel Soares ORENHA (Author), Francisco Carlos GROPPO (Author), Silvia Helena de Carvalho SALES-PERES (Author)
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• Published: University of São Paulo.
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Abstract Excessive weight is associated with periodontitis because of inflammatory mediators secreted by the adipose tissue. Periodontal impairments can occur during pregnancy due to association between high hormonal levels and inadequate oral hygiene. Moreover, periodontitis and excessive weight du...