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The Relationship Between Maternal Periodontal Status of and Preterm and Low Birth Weight Infants in Iran: A Case Control Study

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  • Mohammad Reza Karimi
  • Jalaleddin Hamissi
  • Simin Rafieyan Naeini
  • Mojgan Karimi

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AIM & BACKGROUND- It has been suggested that periodontitis is associated with systemic alterations such as adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, some conflicting results have been reported. This study was conducted to determine the association between periodontitis and preterm birth (PTB), low birth weight (LBW) to obtain information which is necessary for the planning of preventive programs of periodontal disease for pregnant women in this area. MATERIALS & METHODS- This case-control study was performed on 264 mothers. The index used to determine oral hygiene and periodontal diseases is Community Periodontal Index Treatment Needs (CPITN). RESULTS- The mothers in the sample group with single delivery delivered 8 times low birth weight infants more than the mothers in the control group with single delivery. And also the mothers in the sample group with multiple deliveries; delivered 10 times low birth weight infants and 8 times premature infant more than the mothers in the control group. CONCLUSION- More studies should be carried out in through preventing and treating periodontal diseases, expenses incurred due to preterm labor and low birth weight decrease and the society will witness fewer mental problems suffered by such children as they grow up. So we can emphasize the importance of periodontal care in prenatal health programs. And we may suggest that a special program of periodontal disease prevention for pregnant women is very necessary.

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  • Mohammad Reza Karimi & Jalaleddin Hamissi & Simin Rafieyan Naeini & Mojgan Karimi, 2016. "The Relationship Between Maternal Periodontal Status of and Preterm and Low Birth Weight Infants in Iran: A Case Control Study," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 8(5), pages 184-184, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:gjhsjl:v:8:y:2016:i:5:p:184
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