Evaluation of Periodontitis as a Risk for Preterm Birth among Preeclamptic and Non–Preeclamptic Pregnant Women – A Case Control Study

Background: Periodontal disease during pregnancy markedly increases the woman’s risk of developing preeclampsia. The aim of the present study was to evaluate and compare whether periodontal disease increases the risk of preterm birth among preeclamptic and non-preeclamptic pregnant women. Metho...

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Main Authors: Jyoti I. Pattanashetti, Veeresh M. Nagathan, Subramaniam M. Rao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2013-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3308/80-%206497_E(%20_%20)_PF1(%20_%20)_F(H)_PF1(PUH)_PFA(H)_PF2(N).pdf