A Comparative Analysis of Pre- and Postmenopausal Females with Periodontitis and Its Response to a Non Invasive Clinical Approach

Abstract

ObjectivesThe influence of sex steroid hormones on periodontium can be knockdown with good plaque control. The aim of the present study was to evaluate periodontal status in pre- and postmenopausal women with periodontitis following non-surgical therapy.MethodsTotal 60 female patients' periodontal status was measured by periodontal index (PRI), and oral hygiene status was measured by plaque index (PI). Both the parameters were measured at baseline i.e. before scaling and root planing and after 3 months intervals post treatment. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21.ResultsThe mean PRI scores in premenopausal group were 5.68 ± 0.64 and 2.53 ± 0.13, and PI scores were 1.84 ± 0.17 and 0.91 ± 0.13 respectively at baseline and 3 months. The mean PRI scores in postmenopausal group were 6.08 ± 0.46 and 2.55 ± 0.12, and PI scores were 1.86 ± 0.24 and 1.00 ± 0.24 respectively at baseline and 3 months.ConclusionsThere was more desirable response to non-surgical periodontal therapy in both the groups but not significant variation in between two groups.

The Effect of Menopause on Nadph Oxidase Levels After Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatments on Patients With Periodontitis

“…Upon reviewing the literature, it can be seen that studies are showing that the PI, GI and CAL values in the postmenopausal patients were higher compared to the premenopausal patients 30,52,60 or finding the values of the premenopausal and postmenopausal similar. [61][62][63] It was shown that estrogens decreased ROS production and therefore prevented oxidative stress formation. 64 It is considered that the antioxidant contribution of estrogen arises from its stimulating effect on the natural antioxidant enzymes.…”