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Periodontal status during pregnancy and postpartum
Maximino González-Jaranay1, Luís Téllez1, Antonio Roa-López1
1Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Granada University, Granada, Spain.
Plos One
|May 25, 2017
Summary
Periodontal disease worsens during pregnancy, with increased plaque, gingival inflammation, and probing depth. However, these conditions improve postpartum, though some measures remain elevated compared to pre-pregnancy levels.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Obstetrics
- Public Health
Background:
- Periodontal disease is linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes like low birth weight.
- Monitoring periodontal status during and after pregnancy is crucial for maternal and infant health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze changes in periodontal status throughout pregnancy and postpartum in women with initial periodontal alterations.
Main Methods:
- Ninety-six pregnant women were assessed at multiple gestational stages and postpartum.
- Evaluated plaque scores, gingival inflammation, and probing depth.
- Statistical analyses included bivariate and multivariate approaches.
Main Results:
- Plaque Index, Gingival Index, and Probing Depth significantly increased during pregnancy.
- Gingival Index and Probing Depth showed a significant increase from baseline to late pregnancy.
- Periodontal parameters improved postpartum but remained higher than baseline in some cases.
Conclusions:
- Periodontal status deteriorates during gestation.
- Periodontal health shows improvement in the postpartum period.
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