Nonsurgical periodontal treatment during pregnancy and rates of preterm birthAJOG Global Reports at a Glance

• Main Authors: Gregory C. Valentine, MD, MEd, FAAP (Author), Krystle Perez, MD, MPH (Author), Adino T. Tsegaye, MPH (Author), Daniel A. Enquobahrie, MD, MPH, PhD (Author), David Couper, PhD (Author), James D. Beck, MS, PhD (Author), Rachel Umoren, MBBCh, MS (Author), Kjersti M. Aagaard, MD, PhD (Author), Christy M. McKinney, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: Periodontitis during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth (<37 weeks of gestation) or low birthweight (<2500 g) offspring. Beyond periodontal disease, the risk of preterm birth varies both by previous history of preterm birth and in association with socia...