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Periodontal Disease is a Risk Factor for Placenta-Mediated Pregnancy Complications.

Journal of Nippon Medical School = Nippon Ika Daigaku zasshi · Kikuchi E, Suzuki A, Hayashi M, Sekiguchi A, Nakai A, Suzuki S · 2026-01-01

Researchers found that pregnant women with periodontal disease were significantly more likely to experience placenta-related pregnancy complications than those without periodontal disease, suggesting that treating gum disease during pregnancy could help reduce this risk.

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