Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 46, Issue 2 , Pages 157-161, June 2007

Periodontal Health in Mothers of Preterm and Term Infants

  • Shahrzad Zadeh-Modarres

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mahdieh Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: Asst Prof Shahrzad Zadeh-Modarres, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mahdieh Hospital, Shoush Square, Tehran, Iran
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  • Babak Amooian

      Affiliations

    • Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Tehran, Iran
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  • Saeed Bayat-Movahed

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Dentistry, University of Tehran, Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
    • ,
  • Mansoureh Mohamadi

      Affiliations

    • Student's Scientific Research Center, University of Tehran, Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Accepted 12 December 2006.

Article Outline

Summary 

Objective

Recent studies have suggested that chronic periodontitis may induce an inflammatory response which can cause premature delivery. This study was designed to assess the association between periodontal health and preterm labor in Iranian female population.

Materials and Methods

In this case-control study, 201 pregnant women without systemic disease or other risk factors for preterm labor were chosen. The control group (n = 99) had term labor (infants 3 37 weeks) and the case group (n = 102) had preterm labor (infants < 37 weeks). Bleeding index, pocket depth and debris index were measured.

Results

The data of bleeding index (cases, 0.64 ± 0.38; controls, 0.57 ± 0.35), probing depth (cases, 2.80 ± 0.30; controls, 1.63 ± 0.23) and debris index (cases, 1.38 ± 0.67; controls, 0.81 ± 0.38) revealed a statistically significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.05).

Conclusion

According to the findings of this study, there is a noticeable relationship between periodontal health and duration of pregnancy; periodontal disease could be a risk factor for preterm labor. Oral hygiene is strongly recommended to be included in prenatal care.

Key Words:  low birth weight , periodontal disease , pregnancy , preterm labor , risk factors

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PII: S1028-4559(07)60010-2

doi:10.1016/S1028-4559(07)60010-2

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 46, Issue 2 , Pages 157-161, June 2007

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