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

Authors :
Feng Zhang
Dan Zhao
Xiaoyi Xu
Ping Wen
Huijun Li
Rong Yu
Tianfan Cheng
Zheng Zheng
Hong Yang
Chuanzhong Yang
Jilong Yao
Lijian Jin
Source :
Oral Diseases.
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Wiley, 2022.

Abstract

This cross-sectional study investigated the association of periodontitis with the metabolic status and hepatic function in pregnant women.Full-mouth periodontal conditions, metabolic profiles, and hepatic function were assessed in 219 self-reported healthy pregnant females. The association of periodontal status with the systemic parameters was evaluated by parametric and non-parametric tests, and multivariate logistic regression analysis.Overall, periodontal status was positively associated with the metabolic profiles and hepatic function test results. The subjects with periodontitis exhibited higher levels of body mass index (BMI) (p 0.01) and serum aspartate transaminase (AST) (p 0.05), elevated diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (p 0.05), and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (p 0.05) than those of the counterparts. The periodontitis severity was strongly correlated with BMI and AST levels, and the extent of periodontal inflammation was related to DBP (p 0.01). The periodontitis patients at 34-36 gestational weeks showed higher blood pressure and AST levels than those of non-periodontitis subjects (p 0.05).Our findings on the notable links of periodontitis to concurrent metabolic disorders and abnormal liver function in pregnant women highlight the need of proactive integration of regular periodontal screening and healthcare in maternal programs for promoting optimal health and wellbeing of mothers-to-be and newborns.

Details

ISSN :
16010825 and 1354523X
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Oral Diseases
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....1913e8aa3f30ce041e4946fd9c4eaeb6
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/odi.14364