Statistical analysis using one‐way ANOVA
demonstrated statistically significant
associations between the weight, head and
chest circumference, and height at birth and
the periodontal status of mothers from
healthy and normal periodontium to gingivitis,
to initial periodontitis, and to established
periodontitis (Table 1). Multiple regression
analyses revealed that of all the variables
involved only the following variables had
associations with weight at birth, respectively:
1. the number of pregnancies
2. mother's educational status
3. mother's weight
4. mother's periodontal status