The relation between maternal chronic periodontal diseases and preterm low birth weight
Joint Authors
al-Mumani, Murad
Daameh, Daameh M.
Taha, Taysir M.
Dabobi, Muhammad M.
Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 12, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2005), pp.36-41, 6 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2005-12-31
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Objective: To investigate the relationship between maternal chronic periodontal disease and preterm low birt weight. Methods: A case-control study was performed on 103 pregnant or post partum women seen at Prenatal Care Clinic i Prince Hashem Hospital in Zarqa- Jordan.
The study group preterm low birth weight cases were defined as a mothf with a birth of < 2500g and with preterm labor (gestational age < 37 weeks), while control group cases were mothei with new born of > 2500g and born after 38 weeks.
Assessment for the known risk factors for preterm low birt weight, such as age, prenatal care, smoking, etc.
was achieved by filling a data questionnaire.
Each subject also receive a periodontal examination to determine clinical attachment loss, probing pocket depth and gingival bleeding on probing Results: The study group preterm low birth weight consisted of 54 cases of which 19 were primiparous, while th control group consisted of 49 cases of which 18 were primiparous.
A statistically significant relationship was foun between preterm low birth weight and clinical attachment loss, bleeding on probing and probing pocket depth fc primiparous and all mothers (p < 0.05).
Also, in spite of adequate prenatal care, mothers tended to have preterm lo1 birth weight.
However, no significant correlation could be drawn with other risk factors. Conclusion: Periodontal disease represents a statistically significant risk factor for preterm low birth weigh However, further studies are required to demonstrate a causal relationship between maternal periodontal disease an preterm low birth weight and to detect whether prevention and treatment of periodontal disease can reduce the incidenc of preterm low birth weight.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Daameh, Daameh M.& Taha, Taysir M.& Dabobi, Muhammad M.& al-Mumani, Murad. 2005. The relation between maternal chronic periodontal diseases and preterm low birth weight. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 12, no. 2, pp.36-41.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Daameh, Daameh M.…[et al.]. The relation between maternal chronic periodontal diseases and preterm low birth weight. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 12, no. 2 (Dec. 2005), pp.36-41.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Daameh, Daameh M.& Taha, Taysir M.& Dabobi, Muhammad M.& al-Mumani, Murad. The relation between maternal chronic periodontal diseases and preterm low birth weight. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2005. Vol. 12, no. 2, pp.36-41.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 41
Record ID
BIM-107660