title: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials shows no evidence that periodontal treatment during pregnancy prevents adverse pregnancy outcomes.
abstract: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW CONCLUSION: Treatment of periodontal disease with scaling and root planing (SRP) during pregnancy is unlikely to reduce the risk of preterm birth or low birth weight. CRITICAL SUMMARY ASSESSMENT: A meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials, including recently published high-quality studies, showed no evidence that SRP during pregnancy prevents preterm birth or other adverse pregnancy outcomes. EVIDENCE QUALITY RATING: Good.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, 1329 S.W. 16th St., Gainesville, FL 32610-3628, USA. Lbaccaglini@dental.ufl.edu
authors.forename: Lorena
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Baccaglini