Periodontal heath in first trimester of pregnancy and birth weight outcomes

Introduction: The oral microbiome is influenced by numerous immediate environmental factors including pH, anaerobic conditions, nutrition, and hormone levels. During pregnancy, due to the associated hormonal changes, periodontal tissues show an enhanced inflammatory response to plaque microbiome. Th...

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Main Authors: Varsha Christy Rani Balaji, K Saraswathi, S Manikandan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2021;volume=32;issue=2;spage=181;epage=186;aulast=Rani