Development of gestational diabetes mellitus in women with periodontitis in early pregnancy: A population-based clinical study.

This study establishes a connection between periodontitis in early pregnancy and GDM and demonstrates that the presence of P. gingivalis is associated with high serum levels of inflammatory mediators, thereby may contribute to the development of GDM. In-depth mechanistic studies are needed to further support these findings. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.