Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 8, Issue 4 , Pages 236-237, December 2008

Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy may Reduce Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

Associate Professor, University of Maryland Dental School, Phone 410-706-4218, Fax 410-706-4031, Div of Health Services Research

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Effect of periodontal therapy on pregnancy outcome in women affected by periodontitis.

Tarannum, F. and M. Faizuddin (2007).

J Periodontol 78(11):2095-103.

Level of Evidence

Level 2 (Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence)

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Not applicable

Purpose/Question

What is the effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on pre-term birth and low birth weight among pregnant women with a history of periodontitis?

Source of Funding

Information not available.

Type of Study/Design

Randomized controlled trial.

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PII: S1532-3382(08)00183-8

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2008.09.015

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 8, Issue 4 , Pages 236-237, December 2008

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