Evaluation of periodontal pathogens in amniotic fluid and the role of periodontal disease in preterm

Source: Acta odontologica Scandinavica (2013)

Pre-term birth and/or low birth weight (PTLBW) is a serious problem in developing countries. The absence of known risk factors in ~ 50% of PTLBW cases has resulted in a continued search for other causes.

Evaluation of periodontal pathogens in amniotic fluid