Gain a Baby Lose a Tooth—Is There an Association between Periodontitis and Preterm Birth?

Gain a Baby Lose a Tooth—Is There an Association between Periodontitis and Preterm Birth?

Preterm birth serves as one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality worldwide. The underlying mechanisms that contribute to preterm birth are not yet fully understood. However, an association between periodontitis and preterm birth has been proposed. The periodontal status and presence of period...

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Main Authors: Valentin Bartha, Sahra Steinmacher, Rebekka Wittlinger, Sébastien Boutin, Jan Pauluschke-Fröhlich, Christiane von Ohle, Sara Yvonne Brucker, Thomas Bruckner, Diana Wolff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
periodontitis
preterm birth
oral microbiome
16S rRNA sequencing
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/23/7183

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