Significant association between maternal periodontitis and pre-eclampsia complications – A retrospective case control study

After adjusting for other risk factors, there is a significant association between maternal periodontitis and preeclampsia complications and a significant correlation between increased CRP levels, increasing severity of periodontitis, and mean birth weight. As periodontitis is a treatable disease. severe adverse pregnancy complication like preeclampsia can be prevented with early diagnosis and management of periodontal health.