Periodontal Condition in Pregnancy and Low Birth Delivery Incidence

"1. Clinic attachment level~2. Probing depth~3. Gingival index~4. Plaque index~5. Bleeding on probing were performed in all groups. These measurements were performed at the end of each trimester."

Parameters such as number of pregnancies, previous low birth weight, prenatal care, genital tract infection, use of antibiotics, smoking, tooth brushing habit and birth weight were evaluated.

Initial Periodontal Therapy is completed ( Supragingival and subgingival calculus elimination, root planning, polishing etc.) This treatment is considered to be the safest time for pregnant mothers was performed in 2 trimester.