Vitamin D Status and Periodontal Disease Among Pregnant Women
Boggess KA et al. – Maternal periodontal disease is found in up to 40% of pregnant women and is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Vitamin D deficiency may play a role in periodontal disease and tooth loss, and insufficient vitamin D status is common among pregnant women. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between maternal vitamin D status and periodontal disease. Vitamin D insufficiency (serum 25(OH)D < 75 nmol/L) is associated with maternal periodontal disease during pregnancy. Vitamin D supplementation represents a potential therapeutic strategy to improve maternal oral health.
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