Periodontal Disease in Mother and Consequences for both Mother and Baby Volume 7 - Issue 1

Karimi M, DMD, BS*

Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Sepideh Dental Clinic, Iran

Received:October 19, 2021;   Published: November 01, 2021

*Corresponding author: Karimi M, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Sepideh Dental Clinic, Iran

DOI: 10.32474/IPDOAJ.2021.07.000251

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Abstract

Periodontal disease is a type of bacterial infectious disease that causes bone destruction and supportive fibers of periodontal tissues. It seems the prevalence of this disease is more common in adults and would increase during pregnancy. Researchers believe hormonal changes are the main factors of developing this disease. Inflammation or infection of the gums increases the risk of low birth weight and preterm birth. If the problem is left untreated, mothers who would experience severe oral infections and gingival bleeding during the pregnancy would be at a greater risk for preterm birth.

Keywords:Periodontal disease; pregnancy; hormonal changes; Inflammation and infection; gingival bleeding; preterm birth; low birth weight

Abstract| Introduction| Periodontitis: A Risk For Delivery of Premature Labor| The Relation Between Periodontitis and Low-Birth- Weight Infants| Conclusion| References|