2018, Number 3
Frequency and distribution of periodontal diseases associated to dental plaque in patients who come to a university clinic
Language: Spanish
References: 16
Page: 147-152
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: Periodontal disease affecting the supporting tissues of the tooth and occupies the second place in the most prevalent oral disorders, characterized for being an infectious and inflammatory disorder, it can be localized or generalized and, in turn, acute or chronic. Objective: To determine the frequency and distribution of periodontal disease associated to dental plaque (DP) in patients attending stomatologic care at a university clinic. Material and methods: An observational, prolective, transverse and descriptive study in 73 patients, with a mean age of 38.5 (± 9.6) years; 34% (25) males and 66% (48) females. PDB was assessed with the O’Leary index and periodontal disease with the Russell periodontal index. Results: The prevalence of DP was 100%, with an O’Leary index of 74.2% (IC95% 64-84). The prevalence of gingivitis for the total population was 25% (IC95% 15.1-34.9) and 75% periodontitis (IC95% 65.1-84.9). In the simple linear regression analysis, a weak-to-moderate association was found between the presence of DP and periodontal disease; according to age, the model explains for the › 30 years (r = 0.384) 15% of the association and below said age (r = 0.440) 19%; by sex, the model allows to explain in the case of male (r = 0.557) 31% of the association, and for female (r = 0.354) only 13%. Conclusions: PB has the most important role in the appearance of periodontal disease, however, it is not the only element that intervenes for its development; because not all bacteria-forming colonies within the oral cavity are related to periodontal tissues. This disease is associated with multiple biological, systemic and socioeconomic risk factors, among others, its combination can vary the course and aggressiveness of the disease.REFERENCES
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