Association Between DMFT Index, Dental Plaque, and Pre-eclampsia in Pregnant Women: A Case–Control Study

IF 1.7 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research Pub Date : 2025-07-17 DOI:10.1002/cre2.70177

Mehdi Shirinzad, Mohammad Moradi Dalir, Azita Tiznobaik, Farideh Kazemi, Zohreh Momenimovahed

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Abstract

Objectives

This study investigates the association between Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) Index, dental plaque (assessed via Plaque Index [PI]), and pre-eclampsia in pregnant women.

Material and Methods

A case–control study was conducted with 70 pregnant women diagnosed with pre-eclampsia (cases) and 70 without (controls), matched for demographic and obstetric variables. Data were collected using a checklist capturing demographic details, obstetric history, and oral health parameters (DMFT and PI). Statistical analyses included chi-square tests, independent t-tests, and multiple logistic regression.

Results

The case group exhibited a significantly higher mean DMFT index (11.70 ± 2.88 vs. 9.21 ± 2.24, p < 0.001) and PI (33.26 ± 9.21 vs. 28.30 ± 7.26, p < 0.001) compared to controls. Each one-unit increase in the DMFT index and PI was associated with 19% and 5% increased odds of pre-eclampsia, respectively (p < 0.001).

Conclusions

Dental caries and plaque are significantly associated with pre-eclampsia in pregnant women. Integrating oral health assessments into antenatal care is recommended to mitigate these risks and improve maternal and fetal outcomes.

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孕妇DMFT指数、牙菌斑和先兆子痫之间的关系：一项病例对照研究

目的本研究探讨孕妇蛀牙、缺牙和补牙（DMFT）指数、牙菌斑（通过菌斑指数[PI]评估）和先兆子痫之间的关系。材料与方法对70例诊断为先兆子痫的孕妇（病例）和70例未诊断为先兆子痫的孕妇（对照）进行病例对照研究，并对人口统计学和产科变量进行匹配。使用清单收集数据，包括人口统计细节、产科病史和口腔健康参数（DMFT和PI）。统计分析包括卡方检验、独立t检验和多元逻辑回归。结果病例组DMFT指数（11.70±2.88比9.21±2.24,p < 0.001）和PI（33.26±9.21比28.30±7.26,p < 0.001）显著高于对照组。DMFT指数和PI每增加一个单位，先兆子痫的几率分别增加19%和5% （p < 0.001）。结论龋齿和牙菌斑与孕妇先兆子痫有显著相关性。建议将口腔健康评估纳入产前保健，以减轻这些风险并改善孕产妇和胎儿的结局。

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Clinical and Experimental Dental Research DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

CiteScore

3.30

自引率

5.60%

发文量

165

审稿时长

26 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical and Experimental Dental Research aims to provide open access peer-reviewed publications of high scientific quality representing original clinical, diagnostic or experimental work within all disciplines and fields of oral medicine and dentistry. The scope of Clinical and Experimental Dental Research comprises original research material on the anatomy, physiology and pathology of oro-facial, oro-pharyngeal and maxillofacial tissues, and functions and dysfunctions within the stomatognathic system, and the epidemiology, aetiology, prevention, diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of diseases and conditions that have an effect on the homeostasis of the mouth, jaws, and closely associated structures, as well as the healing and regeneration and the clinical aspects of replacement of hard and soft tissues with biomaterials, and the rehabilitation of stomatognathic functions. Studies that bring new knowledge on how to advance health on the individual or public health levels, including interactions between oral and general health and ill-health are welcome.