Effect of dental treatments on reduction of preterm birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis

This meta-analysis, the largest and most up-to-date on this topic, suggests that treating periodontal disease during pregnancy may reduce the risk of preterm birth. However, limitations, such as the risk of bias and variations in populations and treatment, highlight the need for well-powered RCTs with low risk of bias to evaluate the most effective dental treatment strategies. Future studies should focus on established dental disease severity and explore different dental treatment strategies, including antimicrobial mouthwash. El resumen está disponible en Español al final del artículo.