Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2015, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (12): 1228-1230.

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Correlation between Dental Care before and during Pregnancy and Preterm Low Birth Weight.

YANG Xiu-qiao1,2, DU Min-quan1, WANG Jin-dong2, LUO Wei2, RUAN Li-ni2, AN Zhi-guo3, HUANG Xing-xing2.   

  1. 1. Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China;
    2. Department of Stomaology, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China;
    3. Department of Stomatology, Shenzhen Hospital, University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518053, China
  • Received:2015-06-30 Online:2015-12-28 Published:2016-03-21

Abstract: Objective: To explore the relationship between oral intervention before and during pregnancy and preterm low birth weight (PLBW). Methods: 550 women in preparation for pregnancy were selected from antepartum clinic and marriage registry office between 2012 and 2014. In this study, oral questionnaire, oral examination, treatment recommendations and tracking pregnancy outcomes were performed. The data were estimated by χ2 and logistic regression. Results: There was no significant correlation between dental care before and during pregnancy and pregnant abnormalities in pregnant women with relatively better socioeconomic status and health awareness. Conclusion: There is a broad safety range for this group to accept oral intervention.

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