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  • Title: [Links between periodontal disease and general health. 2. Preterm birth, diabetes and autoimmune diseases].
    Author: Nesse W, Spijkervat FK, Abbis F, Vissink A.
    Journal: Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd; 2006 May; 113(5):191-6. PubMed ID: 16729564.
    Abstract:
    The condition of the periodontium may effect people's general health. There is evidence of a correlation between periodontal disease and preterm birth or low birth weight. In pregnant women with periodontal disease, scaling and root planing seems to reduce the risk of preterm birth or low birth weight. Furthermore, periodontal disease appears to have an adverse effect on glycemic control in diabetics. However, periodontal treatment as a means to glycemic control is restricted unless it includes the use of systemic antibiotics. Slowly, a possible correlation between periodontal disease and autoimmune diseases is emerging. Further research into the correlations between periodontal disease and systemic health is desirable and might well result in new therapeutic options.
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