Periodontal infection as a risk factor for preterm low birth weight

<b>Introduction:</b> There is an overwhelming body of evidence strongly suggesting that periodontal infection may have a significant negative impact on pregnancy outcome in some women. The aim of this study was to determine the association, if any, between periodontal disease and preterm...

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Main Authors: Gandhimadhi D, Mythili R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
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Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2010;volume=14;issue=2;spage=114;epage=120;aulast=Gandhimadhi