P. Vianna,§ Johelle S. Passos-Soares,*§ Soraya C. Trindade,* Ernesto P. Oliveira, i. Michelle T. Oliveira,* Eneida de M. M. Cerqueira,* Antonio Luis Pereira,¶ ...
Volume 87 • Number 3
Relationship Among Mothers’ Glycemic Level, Periodontitis, and Birth Weight Isaac S. Gomes-Filho,* Eliesita C. Pereira,* Simone S. Cruz,*† Luis Fernando F. Adan,‡ Maria Isabel P. Vianna,§ Johelle S. Passos-Soares,*§ Soraya C. Trindade,* Ernesto P. Oliveira,i Michelle T. Oliveira,* Eneida de M. M. Cerqueira,* Antonio Luis Pereira,¶ Maurı´cio L. Barreto,# and Gregory John Seymour**
Background: The aim of this study is to determine the influence of glycemic level on the relationship between periodontitis and low birth weight (LBW). Methods: A case-control study was conducted with 372 females divided into cases (109 mothers of newborns with birth weight
