Pregnancy outcomes

Moderate

A meaningful clinical integration area where access, prevention and referral may matter even when causal claims remain limited.

RELATIONSHIP

Periodontal disease has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes

CAUSALITY

Uncertain and affected by confounding

INTERVENTION

Oral care during pregnancy is important; systemic outcome effects remain nuanced

ECONOMICS

Emerging

SOURCE SET

This index is editorial analysis, not clinical guidance. Ratings will change as higher-quality evidence becomes available.