Periodontitis links to concurrent metabolic disorders and abnormal liver function in pregnant women

• Published in: Oral diseases Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 697 - 709
• Main Authors: Zhang, Feng, Zhao, Dan, Xu, Xiaoyi, Wen, Ping, Li, Huijun, Yu, Rong, Cheng, Tianfan, Zheng, Zheng, Yang, Hong, Yang, Chuanzhong, Yao, Jilong, Jin, Lijian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Denmark Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.03.2024
• Subjects: Aspartate transaminase; Blood pressure; Body mass index; Cholesterol; Cross-sectional studies; Gum disease; hepatic function; Liver diseases; Metabolic disorders; metabolic status; Neonates; Periodontics; Periodontitis; Pregnancy; Transaminase; hepatic function; metabolic status; periodontitis; pregnancy

Objective This cross‐sectional study investigated the association of periodontitis with the metabolic status and hepatic function in pregnant women. Materials and Methods Full‐mouth periodontal conditions, metabolic profiles, and hepatic function were assessed in 219 self‐reported healthy pregnant f...