Journal of periodontology
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Journal of periodontology · Feb 2013
Comparative StudySevere preeclampsia and maternal self-report of oral health, hygiene, and dental care.
Maternal periodontal disease diagnosed by a detailed oral health examination is associated with preeclampsia. Our objective was to measure the association between maternal self-report of oral symptoms/problems, oral hygiene practices, and/or dental service use before or during pregnancy and severe preeclampsia. ⋯ Maternal self-report of previous periodontal treatment before pregnancy is associated with severe preeclampsia.