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[Periodontal disease as a potential risk factor for preterm birth and low birth weight (Literature review)]

Márta Radnai1, István Gorzó

  • 1Szegedi Tudományegyetem Altalános Orvostudományi Kar, Szent-Györgyi Albert Orvos- és Gyógyszerésztudományi Centrum Fogászati és Szájsebészeti Klinika, Szeged.

Fogorvosi Szemle
|March 13, 2003
PubMed

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Chronic periodontal infection may be a risk factor for preterm low birth-weight babies in Hungary. This review examines evidence linking periodontal disease to adverse birth outcomes, aiming to reduce infant mortality.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Periodontology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Hungary faces significant challenges with approximately 8200 low birth-weight newborns annually.
  • The incidence of preterm birth in Hungary is 8.2%, contributing to higher infant mortality rates among low birth-weight infants.

Purpose:

  • To review current evidence on the association between chronic periodontal infection and preterm low birth-weight.
  • To identify potential risk factors for preterm birth and low birth-weight to inform preventative strategies.

Summary:

  • Chronic periodontal infection is explored as a potential risk factor for preterm low birth-weight.
  • The review synthesizes recent research findings on the link between maternal periodontal health and infant birth weight.

Impact:

  • Findings can guide public health initiatives aimed at reducing preterm birth and low birth-weight rates in Hungary.
  • Highlights the importance of oral health in maternal and infant outcomes, potentially influencing clinical practice guidelines.

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