Preterm Birth and Periodontal Disease.

The article discusses the results of a study regarding the correspondence between periodontal disease and premature birth. The results of the study are also published in this issue, on page 1885. Statistics relating to the incidence of premature births and periodontal disease, treated both during and after pregnancy, are provided. The author suggests that periodontal disease is also related to miscarriage and stillbirth. The author suggests that if periodontal disease and premature birth are related, the periodontal disease may require treatment prior to pregnancy.