Preeclampsia and pre term low birth weight babies: Possible role of periodontal infections: A comprehensive review

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Author Details : Annapurna Ahuja*, Vipin Ahuja, Aiswarya Mishra, Ruchi Minz, Sharmila

Volume : 5, Issue : 1, Year : 2020

Article Page : 16-18

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpi.2020.004

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Abstract

Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease affecting supportive tissues of the teeth, leading to progressive destruction of connective tissue attachment and the alveolar bone. This destruction is characterized by the formation of a periodontal pocket. Because of its chronic inflammatory infectious nature, periodontitis has been considered a systemic exposure implicated with causative agent in variety of systemic diseases and condition. Recent findings have suggested that periodontal diseases are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis and adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth and low birth weight and preeclampsia.

Keywords: Periodotitis, Preelampsia, Preterm low birth weight babies.

How to cite : Ahuja A , Ahuja V , Mishra A, Minz R, Sharmila, Preeclampsia and pre term low birth weight babies: Possible role of periodontal infections: A comprehensive review. IP Int J Periodontol Implantol 2020;5(1):16-18

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