Scaling and Root Planing Performed on Pregnant Women With Mild to Moderate Periodontal Disease is Not Efficacious in Reducing Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight, or Other Poor Pregnancy Outcomes

A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials shows no evidence that periodontal treatment during pregnancy prevents adverse pregnancy outcomes. Baccaglini L. J Am Dent Assoc 2011;142(10):1192-3. Ananda P. Dasanayake, BDS, MPH, PhD, FACE To determine whether scaling and root planning performed on...

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Published inThe journal of evidence-based dental practice Vol. 12; no. 3; pp. 135 - 137
Main Author Dasanayake, Ananda P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Mosby, Inc 01.09.2012
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Dentistry
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Summary:A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials shows no evidence that periodontal treatment during pregnancy prevents adverse pregnancy outcomes. Baccaglini L. J Am Dent Assoc 2011;142(10):1192-3. Ananda P. Dasanayake, BDS, MPH, PhD, FACE To determine whether scaling and root planning performed on pregnant women with mild to moderate periodontal disease is efficacious in reducing preterm birth, low birth weight, or other poor pregnancy outcomes Information not available Systematic review with meta-analysis Level 1: Good-quality, patient-oriented evidence Grade A: Consistent, good-quality patient-oriented evidence
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ISSN:1532-3382
1532-3390
1532-3390
DOI:10.1016/j.jebdp.2012.06.007