The influence of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on the occurrence of adverse pregnancy outcomes: A systematic review of the current evidence

Background and Objectives: The poor maternal oral health in the pregnancy has an impact on the fetus through the oral-systemic link. Various studies have proven the relationship between poor maternal oral health and the occurrence of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Hence, periodontal therapy becomes ind...

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Main Authors: Rohini Govindasamy, Sugavanesh Periyasamy, Mohan Narayanan, Venkateshwarapuram Rengasamy Balaji, Manikandan Dhanasekaran, Balakrishnan Karthikeyan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
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Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2020;volume=24;issue=1;spage=7;epage=14;aulast=Govindasamy