Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Periodontal disease is a highly prevalent chronic inflammatory condition with a significant systemic impact and an association with gestational complications such as premature birth and low birth weight.The chronic inflammation of periodontitis raises pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 and TNF--α, promoting an inflammatory environment that can compromise placental homeostasis.Epidemiological studies show a significant association between maternal periodontitis and adverse obstetric outcomes, highlighting the importance of prenatal dental screening.This study carried out a narrative literature review, searching the PubMed-MEDLINE database using specific descriptors combined by Boolean operators.The findings indicate that periodontitis can trigger intrauterine inflammation and negatively impact pregnancy.Therapeutic interventions, such as non-surgical periodontal treatment and local antimicrobials, have shown potential in reducing systemic inflammation and the risk of prematurity.However, low adherence to treatment and a lack of knowledge on the part of health professionals still pose challenges to the implementation of these strategies.Given this scenario, integrating periodontal health into prenatal care is essential to minimize gestational complications.Public policies and educational campaigns can raise awareness of the importance of periodontal screening and treatment during pregnancy, promoting better maternal-fetal outcomes.
Authors: Brenda Tamily Alves Ribeiro, Mariam Rocío Jiménez, Anna Manuella Carstens, Maria Heloisa Duarte de Farias, Isabeli Lao Soller, Lamone Vitória Pereira da Silva, Carolina Freires Silva, Luciana Delanhese Teixeira, Telmo Silva Farias, Lucila Evelin Rodrigues da Silva, Willian Ryuji Osato, Yasmim Oliveira Rodrigues Silva Leal
Language: English
Subfield: Periodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4409350095