Clinical course of chronic periodontitis

Schätzle, Marc; Löe, Harald; Bürgin, Walter; Ånerud, Åge; Boysen, Hans; Lang, Niklaus P.

doi:10.1034/j.1600-051x.2003.00414.x

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“…Both susceptibility to gingivitis and susceptibility to periodontitis represent subject-level phenomena. This is an important difference compared with studies that aim to determine whether gingivitis precedes periodontitis in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease, where the local, site-level relationship between the two conditions is of primary interest (Albandar et al, 1998;Schatzle et al, 2003). How ever, the assessment of gingivitis susceptibility has to account for tooth-specific determinants of gingivitis, e.g., plaque and calculus.…”

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Gingivitis Susceptibility and its Relation to Periodontitis in Men

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The objective of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate whether gingivitis susceptibility is associated with periodontitis. We analyzed data of 462 men in the VA Dental Longitudinal Study aged 47 to 92 years who had never smoked or had quit smoking 5+ years previously. Multiple logistic regression models, with tooth-level bleeding on probing at sites with attachment loss ≤ 2 mm as the dependent variable, were derived with adjustment for plaque, calculus, crown coverage, age, income, education, marital status, body mass index, diabetes, and vitamin C intake, and stratification by age (< 65, 65+ years). Periodontitis and mean attachment loss were positively associated with bleeding on probing, with stronger associations among men < 65 years old (for periodontitis, OR 2.1; 95% CI 1.5, 3.1) than men 65+ years of age (OR 1.2; 95% CI 0.9, 1.6). Our results suggest that among never and former smokers, gingivitis susceptibility is higher among men with periodontitis compared with that in men without periodontitis.

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Gingivitis Susceptibility and its Relation to Periodontitis in Men

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“…1 Over time, chronic gingivitis can lead to loss of periodontal attachment in certain individuals. 2 Epidemiological studies have revealed that advanced destructive periodontal disease is present in 5% to 15% of the population, with severe periodontal breakdown most common in individuals over the age of 40 years. 3 The prevalence of periodontal disease in young individuals has been studied in diverse populations.…”

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Periodontal conditions of Colombian university students aged 16 to 35

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Periodontal conditions of Colombian university students aged 16 to 35Abstract: Epidemiological data on the periodontal health and oral hygiene practices of young individuals in Latin America are limited. This study was conducted in a sample of 355 first-year students randomly selected from 3,251 new students entering the largest university in Colombia. Participants received a periodontal examination and were interviewed about oral hygiene practices. Specifically, this study assessed the relationship between oral hygiene practices (including smoking tobacco) and plaque accumulation and/or periodontal bleeding on probing (BOP). Participants had extensive plaque accumulation and BOP, with a mean O´Leary plaque index of 56% and mean BOP of 37%. Both measures were higher for proximal surfaces. Plaque indices of at least 50% were not associated with any oral hygiene factors; however, plaque index and use of dental floss were associated with a BOP of at least 50%. Frequency of tooth brushing was higher in female than in male participants. Only 5% of participants reported smoking tobacco. On average, participants had 2.7 ± 4.6 pockets of at least 4 mm (18% of participants had ≥ 5 and 9% of participants had ≥ 10 pockets of this depth, respectively). On average, participants had 2.1 ± 4.4 sites with clinical attachment loss of at least 2 mm (15% and 6% of participants had ≥ 5 and ≥ 10 sites with this level of loss). Only 8% of participants were diagnosed with moderate periodontitis, and no participants were diagnosed with severe periodontitis. In conclusion, although participants had high levels of plaque and BOP, signs of advanced destructive periodontal disease were minimal.

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“…23,24 There are, however, indications that the long-term presence of gingivitis is associated with increased attachment loss. 39 In fact, gingivitis and periodontitis are considered a continuum of the same disease. 21 These observations point out for a renewed interest in the preventive measures for gingivitis.…”

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An overview of the epidemiology of periodontal diseases in Latin America

Oppermann

2007

Braz. oral res.

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The aim of the present review was to identify the presence of periodontal diseases and the relative importance of known risk factors in Latin American countries. The retrieved data are sparse and inconsistent, lacking information for the majority of the countries. Gingivitis is ubiquitous in the region, affecting all ages independently of the socioeconomic background. The extension of bleeding may vary greatly, ranging from 40% to 70% of sites. The prevalence of aggressive periodontitis is higher in Latin America than in industrialized countries. Prevalence ranges from 0.3% to 4.5%, and the localized form is the less prevalent. The prevalence of chronic periodontitis is high, with a large variation (40-80%) probably due to differences in methodology and diagnostic criteria. Regional differences may be relevant. Known risk factors are present in the populations studied. Non-modifiable factors such as age, gender and genetics have been associated in Brazilian and Chilean populations. Tobacco smoking and diabetes are relevant risk factors. The importance of socioeconomic status, although present as a risk factor, has been largely underestimated. Oral hygiene is extremely deficient in the area although it is a cultural habit in most populations. It can be concluded that periodontal diseases are highly prevalent in Latin American populations. Its prevalence and extent are associated with known risk factors. Oral hygiene habits are deficient. Well designed epidemiological studies with external validity are needed. Descriptors: Epidemiology; Latin America; Gingivitis; Periodontitis; Risk factors.Resumo: O objetivo do presente estudo foi identificar a presença das doenças periodontais e a importância relativa de reconhecidos fatores de risco nos países da América Latina. Foram encontradas informações esparsas, sendo que os dados se mostraram inconsistentes. Para a maioria dos países não existem informações. Gengivite é um achado universal na região, afetando todas as idades, independentemente do nível socioeconômico. A extensão da presença de sangramento pode variar entre 40% e 70% dos sítios. A prevalência de periodontite agressiva é maior na América Latina do que nos países industrializados. A prevalência varia de 0,3% a 4,5%, sendo que a forma localizada é a menos prevalente. A prevalência de periodontite crônica é alta e pode variar muito (40% a 80%) provavelmente em decorrência de diferenças na metodologia e nos critérios diagnósticos. Diferenças regionais podem ser relevantes. Os fatores de risco reconhecidos estão presentes nas populações estudadas. Fatores próprios como idade, gênero e genética foram relacionados em estudos brasileiros e chilenos. Tabagismo e diabetes demonstraram-se importantes fatores de risco. A importância do nível socioeconômico, ainda que presente como um fator de risco, é muito pouco relevada. Higiene oral é extremamente deficiente na região, embora seja um hábito cultural presente na maioria das populações. Pode-se concluir que as doenças periodontais apresentam alta prevalênci...

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Clinical course of chronic periodontitis

Cited by 196 publications

References 34 publications

Gingivitis Susceptibility and its Relation to Periodontitis in Men

Gingivitis Susceptibility and its Relation to Periodontitis in Men

Periodontal conditions of Colombian university students aged 16 to 35

An overview of the epidemiology of periodontal diseases in Latin America

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