Assessment of Oral Microbiome Changes in Healthy and COVID-19-Affected Pregnant Women: A Narrative Review

Assessment of Oral Microbiome Changes in Healthy and COVID-19-Affected Pregnant Women: A Narrative Review

During pregnancy, there are several metabolic changes and an alteration in the composition of microorganisms that inhabit the oral cavity, with an increase in pathogenic bacteria that promote the onset of gingival diseases. This review is based on research in reference to the PICO model (Problem/Int...

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Main Authors: Andrea Butera, Carolina Maiorani, Annalaura Morandini, Manuela Simonini, Arianna Colnaghi, Stefania Morittu, Stefania Barbieri, Maria Ricci, Gaetano Guerrisi, Daniela Piloni, Roberta Cimarossa, Barbara Fusaro, Antonia Sinesi, Ambra Bruni, Andrea Scribante
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
oral microbiome
pregnancy
periodontitis
oral health
dentistry
dysbiosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/11/2385

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