Health Literacy Associations with Periodontal Disease among Slovak Adults

Periodontal disease is inflammation of the gums and without good oral hygiene, it can progress to periodontitis. Oral hygiene might be related to a patient’s health literacy (HL), defined as ability to gain access, understand, and use information to promote and maintain good health. The aim of our study is to examine the associations of HL with indicators of periodontal disease. A cross-sectional study on 1117 adults (36.2% males; mean age = 36.4, SD = 14.2) attending dental hygiene treatment was conducted. Data on demographics, socioeconomic status, and nine domains of HL (Health Literacy Questionnaire, HLQ) were collected by questionnaire, and Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN) was established by the dental hygienist. Data were analysed using t-tests and logistic regression. Respondents with periodontal disease (N = 152) had statistically significantly lower levels of HL in seven out of nine HLQ domains compared to intact patients (N = 818) (t from 3.03 to 4.75, p < 0.01). Association of higher HL in seven domains with lower chance of diagnosed periodontal disease remain significant even after adjustment for age, gender and educational attainment (adjusted ORs 0.55–0.67, p < 0.05). Our findings confirm that an individual’s lower HL is significantly associated with higher chance of periodontal disease incidence, specifically among Slovak adults attending oral hygiene clinics. HL might be a promising factor in the improvement of oral health in this population, worthy of consideration in intervention and preventive activities.

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Oral Hygiene Status, Periodontal Status, and Periodontal Treatment Needs among Institutionalized Intellectually Disabled Subjects in Kolhapur District, Maharashtra, India

Journal of Oral Diseases ◽

10.1155/2014/535316 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Nilima S. Kadam ◽

Rahul Patil ◽

Abhijit N. Gurav ◽

Yojana Patil ◽

Abhijeet Shete ◽

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Keyword(s):

Oral Hygiene ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Periodontal Treatment ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Stepwise Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Periodontal Status ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

Community Periodontal Index

The aim of the study was to determine influence of intellectually disability (ID) on oral hygiene status (OHS), periodontal status (PS), and periodontal treatment needs (PTNs) and investigate the association of these clinical parameters with various sociodemographic and clinical variables among multicentric institutionalized ID subjects aged 5–55 years in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted by both questionnaire and clinical examination. OHS, PS, and PTNs of these subjects were assessed by recording Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) and Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs, respectively. Analysis of variance and multiple logistic and stepwise linear regression analysis were used for statistical analysis. Of the 576 subjects examined, the mean age of the subjects was 17.50 ± 7.4 years. Subjects with profound level of ID had the highest mean OHI-S, PS, and PTNs scores of 4.47 ± 1.04, 2.84 ± 0.78, and 2.25 ± 0.44, respectively, as compared with other ID groups (P<0.0001). The present study signified that ID subjects had poor OHS and PS with the highest PTNs and were influenced by age (P<0.0001), degree of ID (P<0.0001), SES, location, institution type, and parent’s level education. The present study underlines a considerable need for prevention and treatment of periodontal disease among ID subjects in India.

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Periodontal Disease in Patients Visiting a Tertiary Care Dental Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Journal of Nepal Medical Association ◽

10.31729/jnma.6463 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 59 (236) ◽

Author(s):

Bhageshwar Dhami ◽

Kamal Babu Thapaliya ◽

Dinesh Kumar Shrestha ◽

Bidhan Bhandari ◽

Sujaya Gupta

Keyword(s):

Periodontal Disease ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Periodontal Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

Dental Hospital ◽

Community Periodontal Index

Introduction: Periodontitis is chronic disease leading to tooth loss. Oral hygiene practices combined with regular dental examinations keep oral cavity disease free and maintain periodontal health. The primary objective was to find out the prevalence of periodontal disease of patients measured by the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index and Community Periodontal Index. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in department of Periodontics of a tertiary care dental hospital from April to June 2019 after obtaining ethical clearance and informed consent. Participants were recruited by convenience sampling and 183 sample size was calculated. Proforma included demographics, Simplified Oral Hygiene Index, Community Periodontal Index, body mass index, and smoking status. Data were entered in Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23 and descriptive statistics were presented as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Results: Prevalence of periodontal disease corresponding to loss of attachment 1, 2, 3, and 4 was found to in 104 (56.83%) participants. Simplified Oral Hygiene Index score was 1.67±0.89 with “fair” status in majority 114 (62.30%). Gingivitis (Community Periodontal Index 1, 2) was seen in 136 (74.32%). The mean age was 36.37±14.43 years of which 92 (50.27%) were female but smoking was more in males. Conclusions: This study suggests deteriorating periodontal health related to age, sex, oral hygiene, smoking, and BMI. As updated information on oral and periodontal health in Nepal is limited, this assessment would help the national policy makers on oral health intervention measures to prevent periodontitis and develop future programs to improve oral health.

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Periodontal disease as a predictor of chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage in older adults

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/03000605211033266 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 49 (7) ◽

pp. 030006052110332

Author(s):

Rocío Violeta Valenzuela-Narváez ◽

Daniel Raùl Valenzuela-Narváez ◽

Daniel Alberto Oswaldo Valenzuela-Narváez ◽

María Elena Córdova-Noel ◽

Cris Lisseth Mejía-Ruiz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Periodontal Disease ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

Ckd Stage ◽

Community Periodontal Index

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate periodontal disease as a predictor of chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage in older adults. Methods A total of 1159 adults aged 65 to 80 years and diagnosed with periodontal disease and CKD (stages 1, 2, and 3) were randomly selected for a cross-sectional study. Periodontal status was assessed using the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN) and CKD was staged using the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (NKF-KDOQI) guidelines. Results In patients with stage 1 CKD, the odds ratios (ORs) (95% confidence intervals [CIs]) for CPITN-1, CPITN-2, CPITN-3, and CPITN-4 were 1.13 (0.83–1.55), 1.47 (1.13–1.81), 1, and 1, respectively. In patients with stage 2 CKD, the ORs (95% CIs) for CPITN-1, CPITN-2, CPITN-3, and CPITN-4 were 1.49 (1.14–1.93), 1.37 (1.02–1.78), 3.07 (2.81–3.25), and 3.65 (3.49–3.71), respectively. In patients with stage 3 CKD, the ORs (95% CIs) for CPITN-1, CPITN-2, CPITN-3, and CPITN-4 were 1, 1, 4.61 (4.47–5.21), and 5.23 (5.14–5.47), respectively. Conclusion The highest CPITN values (CPITN-3 and CPITN-4) were associated with CKD stages 2 and 3. Thus, periodontal disease may be associated with progression of CKD.

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GAMBARAN KEBUTUHAN PERAWATAN PERIODONTAL PADA PEROKOK DI DESA MATUNGKAS KECAMATAN DIMEMBE

e-GIGI ◽

10.35790/eg.3.1.2015.6454 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Debby J. Suhanda ◽

Damajanty H. C. Pangemanan ◽

Juliatri .

Keyword(s):

Periodontal Disease ◽

Smoking Habit ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Periodontal Treatment ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

Community Periodontal Index ◽

Index Treatment

Abstract: Periodontal disease is the most common oral disease in Indonesia, especially in rural areas. One of the habits that can aggravate the status of oral hygiene which result periodontal disease is smoking. In addition, the prevalence of smokers in North Sulawesi is quite high when compared to other provinces. This research was conducted in Matungkas Village because high levels of smoking habits. Theres no limit of gender and age for people to smoke, men or women, and teens to the elderly. The purpose of this study was to describe the periodontal treatment needs of the smokers in Matungkas Village District of Dimembe. This type of research is a descriptive research with cross sectional study. The number of samples were taken using the Slovin formula and proportional simple random sampling method. The number of samples are 89 people from 11 parts of the village. Community Periodontal Index Treatment Needs (CPITN) assessment scores was used in this study. The results of this study indicate that the most treatment needs of smokers in the Matungkas Village District of Dimembe seen from the number of cigarettes and frequency of smoking habit is type II services with treatment needs of improvement OHIS and scaling. According to the result, it is suggested that the people of Matungkas village should reduce their smoking habit as a causing factor of periodontal disease and do the routine check up to the dentist every 6 months for the periodontal treatment needed..Keywords: periodontal treatment needs, smokersAbstrak: Penyakit periodontal merupakan penyakit gigi dan mulut yang paling banyak diderita masyarakat Indonesia, khususnya di daerah pedesaan. Salah satu kebiasaan yang dapat memperburuk status kebersihan mulut dan mengakibatkan terjadinya penyakit periodontal yaitu merokok. Selain itu, prevalensi perokok di Sulawesi Utara cukup tinggi jika dibandingkan dengan provinsi lain. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Desa Matungkas karena tingkat kebiasaan merokok yang tinggi. Jenis kelamin dan usia tidak membatasi masyarakat untuk merokok, laki-laki maupun perempuan, serta usia remaja sampai lanjut usia. Tujuan penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui gambaran kebutuhan perawatan periodontal pada perokok di Desa Matungkas Kecamatan Dimembe. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional study. Besar sampel diambil menggunakan rumus Slovin dan metode proportional simple random sampling. Jumlah sampel yang diambil sebanyak 89 orang dari 11 dusun. Penelitian ini menggunakan skor penilaian Community Periodontal Index Treatment Needs (CPITN). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa gambaran kebutuhan perawatan pada perokok di Desa Matungkas Kecamatan Dimembe dilihat dari jumlah rokok dan lama merokok yang paling banyak ditemukan ialah tipe pelayanan II dengan kebutuhan perawatan perbaikan OHIS disertai skeling. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, masyarakat perlu mengurangi kebiasaan merokok yang merupakan salah satu faktor penyebab penyakit periodontal dan melakukan pemeriksaan rutin ke dokter gigi setiap 6 bulan sekali untuk mendapatkan perawatan periodontal yang dibutuhkan..Kata kunci: kebutuhan perawatan periodontal, perokok

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STATUS PERIODONTAL DAN KEBUTUHAN PERAWATAN PADA USIA LANJUT

e-GIGI ◽

10.35790/eg.1.2.2013.2619 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Reyna Agnes Nastassia Lumentut ◽

Paulina N. Gunawan ◽

Christy N. Mintjelungan

Keyword(s):

Periodontal Disease ◽

Community Sample ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Periodontal Pocket ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

Community Periodontal Index ◽

Physical Abilities

Abstract: Elderly is a phase of declinemind and physical abilities caused by various degenerative diseases, environmental conditions and lifestyles. Changes that occur can lead the elderly to become susceptible to various diseases and one of it in oral is periodontal disease. The purpose of this research is to find out description of periodontal status and treatment need on elderly.This research is a descriptive research of Cross Sectional Study. The research did in the village of Ratatotok Muara with the community sample aged ≥ 55 years as many as 41 responden.Periodontal status examination performed by using an index of the WHO Community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN).Results showed that there was no healty periodontal, 1 person (2,44%) had bleeding on probing, 17 person (41,46%) have calculus, 19 orang (46,34%) had periodontal pocket 4-5 mm and patient with periodontal pocket ≥ 6 mm were 4 person (9,76%). Key words: Elderly, periodontal disease, CPITN. Abstrak: Usia lanjut adalah fase menurunnya kemampuan akal dan fisik akibat berbagai penyakit degeneratif, kondisi lingkungan serta gaya hidup. Perubahan yang terjadi mengakibatkan usia lanjut rentan terhadap berbagai penyakit termasuk penyakit periodontal. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui gambaran status periodontal dan kebutuhan perawatan periodontal pada usia lanjut. Penelitian ini merupakan suatu penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan Study Cross Sectional.Penelitian dilakukan di desa Ratatotok Muara dengan sampel masyarakat yang berusia ≥ 55 tahun sebanyak 41 orang.Pemeriksaan status periodontal dilakukan dengan menggunakan indeks dari WHO yaitu Community index of periodontal treatment needs (CPITN). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak ditemukan periodontal sehat, 1 orang (2,44%) yang mengalami perdarahan pada saat probing, 17 orang (41,46%) yang memiliki karang gigi, 19 orang (46,34%) yang mengalami poket periodontal 4-5 mm dan sebanyak 4 orang (9,76%) yang mengalami poket periodontal ≥ 6 mm. Kata kunci : Usia lanjut, penyakit periodontal, CPITN.

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PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DA CÁRIE DENTÁRIA, CONDIÇÕES PERIODONTAIS E HIGIENE ORAL EM ESCOLARES DO MUNICÍPIO DE CAAPORÃ - PB, BRASIL

Journal of Dentistry & Public Health ◽

10.17267/2596-3368dentistry.v7i3.994 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Mariana Leonel Martins ◽

George Max de Oliveira Cartaxo ◽

Wilton Wilney Nascimento Padilha

Keyword(s):

Oral Hygiene ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Caries Experience ◽

Caries Prevalence ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

Community Periodontal Index ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Oral Conditions

OBJECTIVE: Analyze the oral health conditions of Caaporã-PB students in the dental caries prevalence, periodontal changes and quality of oral hygiene. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A cross-sectional study with 320 students in the ages of 5, 12 and 15 to 19 years with 62, 112 and 146 students, respectively was conducted. The confidence level was 95%, with a 5% margin of error and the sample wasn’t randomly selected. The dmft and DMFT indices for decayed, missing and filled teeth, the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (SOHI), and Community Periodontal Index (CPI) to assess bleeding gingival and teeth calculus were employed. A descriptive and inferential analysis of the data with Chi-square test (α=0.05) was conducted. RESULTS: The dmft was 3.69+4.71 at 5 years and 42% hadn’t caries experience. The DMFT was obtained, respectively, 2.44+2.60 and 3.73+3.28 at 12 and 15 to 19 years, with 20.6% and 17.1% without caries experience. The median of SOHI was 1.16±0.51 and there wasn’t difference in relation to caries (p>0.05). It was found that 90.1% of students with gum bleeding and 85.7% with teeth calculus had DMFT>1 (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: The caries prevalence was considered high at 5 years, low to 12 and mean at 15 to 19 years. Oral hygiene was classified as regular, being more deficient in children of 5 years. There was association (p<0.05) between decay and gum bleeding conditions (OR=3.117, CI=1.332-7.296) and dental calculus (OR=1.983, CI=1.027-3.829). These results allow the directing of health actions and therefore obtain better oral conditions.

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Pengalaman karies, penyakit periodontal dan tingkat risiko karies ibu hamilCaries experience, periodontal disease, and caries risk level of pregnant women

Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Padjadjaran ◽

10.24198/jkg.v33i1.29000 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Mutia Rizki Rahmayani ◽

Anne Agustina Suwargiani ◽

Netty Suryanti

Keyword(s):

Periodontal Disease ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Caries Experience ◽

Risk Level ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Caries Risk ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

Community Periodontal Index

Pendahuluan: Perempuan yang sedang hamil merupakan golongan yang rentan terhadap penyakit gigi dan mulut. Kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang tidak dijaga dengan baik dapat menjadi sumber terjadinya penyakit gigi dan mulut seperti infeksi gigi dan jaringan periodontal. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengalaman karies, penyakit periodontal, dan tingkat risiko karies ibu hamil. Metode: Jenis penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui survei yang melibatkan 50 orang ibu hamil di Puskesmas Pagarsih. Pengumpulan data diperoleh melalui pemeriksaan indeks DMF-T, Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN) dan Caries Risk Assessment Form ADA usia >6 tahun. Hasil: Nilai indeks DMF-T ibu hamil 7,84 termasuk kriteria rendah. Hasil CPITN yaitu periodontal sehat 0%; BOP 4%; kalkulus 64%; poket 4-5 mm 32%; poket 6 mm 0%. Sejumlah 4% ibu hamil membutuhkan perawatan periodontal instruksi oral hygiene, 96% lainnya membutuhkan perawatan instruksi oral hygiene, scaling dan menghilangkan faktor retentif plak. Persentase risiko karies ibu hamil dengan kategori sedang sebanyak 34% dan tinggi sebanyak 66%. Simpulan: Pengalaman karies ibu hamil termasuk ke dalam kriteria rendah, penyakit periodontal yang paling sering dijumpai adalah gingivitis, sedangkan tingkat risiko karies ibu hamil masuk ke dalam kategori tinggi.Kata kunci: Ibu hamil, indeks DMF-T, indeks CPITN, karies, tingkat risiko karies. ABSTRACTIntroduction: Pregnant women are the susceptible group to oral diseases. Negligence of oral health care can be a source of oral diseases such as dental and periodontal tissue infections. The purpose of this study was to determine the caries experience, periodontal disease, and caries risk level of pregnant women. Methods: This research was descriptive with data collection techniques through a survey involving 50 pregnant women at Pagarsih Community Health Centre (Puskesmas). Data collection was obtained by examining the DMF-T index, Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN), and the ADA Caries Risk Assessment Form aged >6 years. Results: The DMF-T index value for pregnant women was 7.84, which included the low criteria. The result of the CPITN was 0% healthy periodontal; BOP 4%; 64% calculus; pocket 4-5 mm 32%; pocket 6 mm 0%. Some 4% of pregnant women need periodontal treatment with oral hygiene instructions; the other 96% need oral hygiene instructions, scaling and removing plaque retentive factors. The percentage of caries risk for pregnant women in the moderate category was 34%, and 66% were in the high category. Conclusion: The caries experience of pregnant women is included in the low criteria. The most common periodontal disease is gingivitis, while the caries risk level of pregnant women is in the high category.Keywords: Pregnant women, DMF-T index, CPITN index, caries, caries risk level.

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Coronary Artery Disease and Periodontal disease –Does severity correlates? An Angiographically confirmed cross-sectional study, Jaipur, India

Indian Journal of Community Health ◽

10.47203/ijch.2020.v32i04.021 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 32 (4) ◽

pp. 731-736

Author(s):

Vasim Raja Panwar ◽

Abhishek Sharma ◽

Shashi Mohan Sharma ◽

Sujal Parkar ◽

Setu Mathur ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Coronary Artery Disease ◽

Coronary Artery ◽

Periodontal Disease ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Oral Disease ◽

Gensini Score ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

Community Periodontal Index ◽

Artery Disease

Background: Coronary artery disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Chronic periodontal disease is the most common oral disease. Bacteremia associated with periodontal disease has an impact on vascular components and connective tissues, which in turn may play role in coronary artery disease. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess correlation between severity of coronary artery disease and periodontal disease. Material and methods: Severity of coronary artery disease was assessed by calculating Gensini scores from the coronary angiograms while periodontal status was assessed clinically by using community periodontal index (CPI) and loss of attachment index (LOA) as per WHO methodology 1997 among 700 participants. Results: The average Gensini score was reported as 30.54 ± 22.84. A significant correlation (P<0.05) was found between Gensini score and CPI score 0, 2, 3 and 4. Conclusion: Weak correlation was found between severity of coronary artery disease and periodontitis.

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Prediction of risk factors of periodontal disease by logistic regression: a study done in Karnataka, India

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20184807 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (12) ◽

pp. 5301

Author(s):

Shivalingappa Basavantappa Javali ◽

Mohan Anantarao Sunkad ◽

Appasaheb Saheb Wantamutte

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Periodontal Disease ◽

Regression Model ◽

Logistic Regression Model ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Full Model ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Periodontal Index

Background: The purpose of the study was to analyze the dependence of oral health diseases i.e. periodontal disease by Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN) by considering the number of risk factors through the applications of logistic regression model.Methods: This cross sectional study involves a systematic random sample of 600 permanent dentition aged between 18-40 years in Karnataka, India. The mean age was 34.26±7.28. The risk factors of periodontal disease were established by multiple logistic regression models using SPSS 21.0 statistical software.Results: The factors like frequency of brushing, timings of cleaning teeth and type of toothpastes are significant persistent predictors of periodontal disease. The log likelihood value of full model is –1085.7876 and AIC is 1.2577 followed by reduced regression model are -1019.8106 and 1.1748 respectively for periodontal disease. The area under receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve for the periodontal disease is 0.6128 (full model) and 0.5821 (reduced model).Conclusions: The logistic regression model is useful in predicting risk factors like-frequency of brushing, timings of cleaning teeth and type of toothpastes for periodontal disease. The fitting performance of reduced logistic regression model is slightly a better fit as compared to full logistic regression model in identifying the these risk factors for both dichotomous periodontal disease.

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Oral Hygiene and Periodontal Health Status of Urban Population of Kathmandu District: A Pilot Study

Journal of Nepalese Society of Periodontology and Oral Implantology ◽

10.3126/jnspoi.v1i1.23521 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 12-16

Author(s):

Rosina Bhattarai ◽

Sunita Khanal ◽

G. Nagaraja Rao ◽

Bhageshwar Dhami ◽

Sujaya Gupta

Keyword(s):

Oral Hygiene ◽

Urban Population ◽

Periodontal Diseases ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Periodontal Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Survey Form ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

The Status ◽

Community Periodontal Index

Background: Healthy teeth, their supporting structures and gingiva play an important role in oral health. Gingivitis progresses to periodontitis in a phased manner causing continuous deterioration. In severe cases, removal of the tooth becomes inevitable. Hence, if gingivitis and periodontitis can be identified and treated earlier, tooth loss can be minimized. Aim: To assess the status of oral hygiene, gingival and periodontal health of Urban population of Kathmandu district. Materials and methods: Data on cross-sectional study of 252 individuals was collected using pre-designed survey form utilizing Gingival Index, Oral Hygiene Index–Simplified and Community Periodontal Index. Collected data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: An urban population of 126 males and 126 females were examined in Kathmandu for this survey. In this study, 55.6% were of age-group 20-39 years while 44.4% were of 40-60 years, 35.31% and 54.76% of individuals had good and fair oral hygiene respectively & 49.20% of them had deposition of calculus and 25% had loss of attachment of 4-5mm. Only 16.6% were having healthy gingiva whereas 52.38% had mild and 26.5% had moderate gingivitis. Statistically significant results of all above are seen with advancement of age (p<0.05). Conclusion: Results show that gingival and periodontal diseases are widely distributed in urban population. Hence, appropriate preventive and periodic therapies should be employed.

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