Increased risk of preterm birth among non- smoking, non- alcohol drinking women with maternal periodontitis

• Main Authors: H. T T Le, Sutthi Jareinpituk, Jaranit Kaewkungwal, Waranuch Pitiphat
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/24903

The aim of this case-control study was to examine the association between periodontitis and preterm birth among non-smoking, non-alcohol drinking women, The cases were 130 women who delivered a live singleton newborn before 37 weeks gestation. A random sample of 260 women who delivered a normal chil...