Correlation Between Maternal Periodontal Status And Incidence of Preterm Low Birth weight Infants
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 4
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Low birth weight (LBW), defined as birth weight less than 2.500 kilograms (kg), continues to be a significant public health issue in both developed and developing countries. This obstetric complication is usually a result of pre-term labor, in which case it is referred to as pre-term delivery (less than 37 weeks) of low birth weight infants (PLBW). Various factors have been associated with the delivery of PLBW infants which includes maternal risk factors such as infection, age, height, weight, SES, ethnicity, smoking, nutritional status, and stress. Periodontal diseases are a group of infectious diseases resulting in inflammation of gingival and periodontal tissues. These infections may constitute remote maternal infections that may adversely influence birth outcome. The studies shows an association between the existence of periodontal diseases and PTLBW. The objectives determine the association between periodontal status of the pregnant women and PTB, LBW and PLBW. Method: 200 postpartum women were included in this study. This study population was grouped into Group I(Term normal weight infants, TNBW)and Group II(cases) further divided into Subgroup A (Preterm normal weight, PNBW), Subgroup B: (Term low birth weight, TLBW) and Subgroup C: (Preterm low birth weight, PTLBW). The status of both the groups was assessed within 24hrs of delivery by using GI and CPI. Results: This study concluded that the severity of disease appeared to be worsened as the maternal age increased. An increase in the GI and PI score was observed in cases compared to controls. Interpretation and conclusion: There is statistically significant association between the periodontal status of the pregnant women and PTB, LBW and PLBW
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Shashikanth Hegde, Dr. Shalini Grover, Dr. Rajesh Kashyap, Dr. Arun Kumar M. S, Dr. Julia. P Jacob
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