Early pregnancy levels of gingival crevicular fluid matrix metalloproteinases‐8 and ‐9 are associated with the severity of periodontitis and the development of gestational diabetes mellitus

Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing worldwide and women with a history of GDM are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes which is a risk factor for periodontitis. The aim of this study was to explore the association between the concentrations of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)‐8 and ‐9 in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) during early pregnancy with the periodontal diagnosis and the risk of GDM development. Methods A...