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Oral and periodontal assessment at the first trimester of pregnancy: The PERISCOPE longitudinal study

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Periodontal diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis) are chronic non‐communicable inflammatory diseases. The risk of developing gingivitis and periodontitis increases during pregnancy. Also, periodontitis increases the risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes… Click to show full abstract

Periodontal diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis) are chronic non‐communicable inflammatory diseases. The risk of developing gingivitis and periodontitis increases during pregnancy. Also, periodontitis increases the risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth and preeclampsia. Early diagnosis of adverse pregnancy outcomes is essential and periodontitis could be an early sign to take into consideration.

Keywords: periodontal assessment; oral periodontal; first trimester; assessment first; periodontitis; pregnancy

Journal Title: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Year Published: 2023

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