A.A. Iliescu, P. Perlea, K. Earar, I.M. Gheorghiu, M.G. Iliescu, A. Iliescu, M. Mitran
Rezumat: Preterm delivery associated with low birth weight is one of
the adverse outcomes of pregnancy. Oral infections, mainly
the periodontal diseases, is claimed to be a risk factor. The
Gram-negative anaerobic infection from gingival pockets,
which is capable to induce transitory bacteremia, has the
potential to pathogenically influence the maternal-fetal
membranes and enhance previous inflammation of
women’s
genitourinary tract. The incidence of preterm low
birth weight may depend on the progress of periodontal
disease. In addition to study design, the right definition of
pregnancy outcomes and chronic gingival inflammation
seem to be the pivotal issues that govern the assessment
of association between preterm birth and periodontal
disease, as contributor of adverse effects in pregnancy. Cuvinte cheie: pregnancy, oral infections, preterm birth.