Inflammatory Cytokines in GCF and Placental Tissues in Chronic Periodontitis Patients With Preterm Delivery

Investigators have shown the presence of elevated proinflammatory cytokines in amniotic fluid in patients in preterm labor.However, there is limited and mostly negative evidence that the elevation of these mediators in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), and amniotic fluid are associated with pregnancy complications in periodontitis patients. Thus this case control study will be conducted to 1. To determine the level of proinflammatory cytokines in gingival crevicular fluid in women with spontaneous preterm delivery with chronic periodontitis. 2. To investigate the expression of macrophage inflammatory protein-1α in placental tissues. 3. To assess the possible correlation between chronic periodontitis and preterm delivery.