Periodontal treatment (scaling and root planing, alone or with antimicrobials) vs Alternative (less intensive) periodontal treatment, alone or with placebo
Gestational age (preterm birth < 37 weeks) · Pregnant women considered to have periodontal disease (gingivitis or periodontitis) after dental examination
It is very uncertain whether periodontal treatment (scaling and root planing, alone or with… changes gestational age (preterm birth < 37 weeks) compared with alternative (less intensive) periodontal treatment, alone or with… (very low certainty).
3 findings from 1 review
- Treating periodontal disease for preventing adverse birth outcomes in pregnant women 2017 · Cochrane All outcomesSRP + antimicrobial vs alternative mechanical treatment + placeboRR 1.40 [0.67, 2.92]1 study · 243 participantsVery low
- Treating periodontal disease for preventing adverse birth outcomes in pregnant women 2017 · Cochrane All outcomesSRP vs alternative mechanical treatmentRR 0.87 [0.46, 1.67]4 studies · 1168 participantsVery low
- Treating periodontal disease for preventing adverse birth outcomes in pregnant women 2017 · Cochrane All outcomesSRP + antimicrobial vs SRP + placeboRR 3.08 [1.15, 8.20]1 study · 243 participantsVery low