Periodontal conditions and associated factors among adults and the elderly: findings from the first National Oral Health Survey in Uruguay

Abstract

The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of periodontal conditions in the Uruguayan adult and elderly population and its association with socioeconomic and behavioral characteristics. Data from adults (35-44, n = 358) and elderly (65-74, n = 411) who participated in the first National Oral Health Survey, Uruguay, 2011, were used. The survey included a household questionnaire addressing socioeconomic characteristics, and tobacco use. Bleeding on probing (BOP), periodontal pockets (CPI) and clinical attachment loss (CAL) were measured by clinical examination. A multivariable analysis was carried out. Considering both age groups, the prevalence of mild/severe periodontal disease was 21.8% and 9.12% for severe periodontal disease. Adjusted analyses revealed an association between high education and all outcomes. Attendance at dental services was negatively associated with BOP and mild to severe periodontitis. Periodontal outcomes were higher in disadvantaged socioeconomic groups. Tobacco consumption has a strong association with periodontal disease in the elderly.

Factors associated with the risk of gingival disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

“…Other studies were consistent with these data and showed that the prevalence of gingival disease in RA patients was significantly associated with age [16, 32, 33]. A study evaluating the prevalence and severity of gingival disease in 40 RA patients showed that the prevalence of gingival disease was higher in men, smokers, and older patients [34, 35]. Interestingly, a recent report suggested that males had a strong inflammatory response to bacterial infection, and male neutrophils responded to lipopolysaccharide in vitro with increased chemokine expression, and increased osteoclast-driven bone-loss compared to females [36].…”

Perda de inserção periodontal e associações com indicadores de risco sociodemográficos e comportamentais

“…Outros estudos de base populacional, mas que utilizaram um exame periodontal completo (seis sítios em todos os dentes) 16,17 reportaram elevada prevalência e extensão de periodontite (acima de 70%), superiores às estimadas pelo levantamento nacional e também pelo presente estudo. Em outros países da América Latina, embora os dados sejam muito heterogêneos, foram descritas prevalências de PIP superiores às encontradas no Brasil 9,18 .…”

Epidemiología de las Enfermedades Periodontales en el Uruguay. Pasado y presente

“…PD calibration 0.6 -1.0 inter and intraexaminer the capital) (49) . Age: 35 -44, n=358/ 65 -74, n=411 (59) . Households with no member with university studies showed the worst periodontal conditions.…”

“…Lorenzo et al 2015 (59) published data from the first national survey on the most common oral pathologies including peridontopathies. People over 35 were evaluated from 2 probabilistic and representative samples from the whole country.…”