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Effect of periodontal therapy on circulating levels of endotoxin in women with periodontitis: a pilot clinical trial

Jacob SP 1 , Nath S , Zade RM

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  • 1 Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Indian J Dent Res, 2012 Nov-Dec;23(6):714-8.
PMID: 23649051 DOI: 10.4103/0970-9290.111244

Abstract

Periodontitis is a potential risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes due to the presence of a subgingival load of pathogenic bacteria. Instrumentation of periodontal pockets during treatment may result in bacteremia and/or endotoxemia.

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