Prevalence of periodontal diseases among rural population of Mustabad, Krishna District

Abstract

Aims and Objectives:People in rural areas neglect oral health as they lack awareness on dental diseases and also due to inadequate availability of dental services. The prevalence of illiteracy is also a reason which can be attributed to a poor oral health. This epidemiological study is undertaken to assess the prevalence of periodontal diseases in the rural population of Mustabad – in Krishna, Andhra Pradesh.Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study based on randomized sampling method was carried out using the WHO assessment form (1997) on a population of 470. The data were subjected to statistical analysis using Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 15.0.Results:The subjects were 220 males and 250 females. Maximum numbers of subjects were in the age group of 35-44 years (21.91%). Prevalence of periodontal disease was found to be 73.62%. The periodontal status deteriorated with aging. Prevalence of periodontitis was higher in females (56.35%) compared to males (43.65%). Males had a higher prevalence of deep pockets (3.18%), whereas females had a higher prevalence of shallow pockets (3.20%). Females had twice the bleeding tendency (18.80%) compared to males (8.64%).Conclusion:The increasing prevalence of periodontal diseases is an impending problem which needs immediate intervention, if not it would have a serious negative impact on the future oral health. The need of the hour is more epidemiological studies with a bigger sample are required.

Gender-Associated Oral and Periodontal Health Based on Retrospective Panoramic Radiographic Analysis of Alveolar Bone Loss

“…Age, gender, occupation, smoking, diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, stress, medications, and oral hygiene habits of using tooth powder or tooth brushing were significantly associated with periodontal status [28]. Multiple studies to understand the occurrence, prevalence, and all associated factors have been carried out in many states and across the country in India also [29][30][31][32][33][34]. A systematic review pointed out that due to lack of homogeneous studies, it is difficult to estimate an overall prevalence rate.…”

“…A systematic review pointed out that due to lack of homogeneous studies, it is difficult to estimate an overall prevalence rate. A nationwide multicentric prevalence studies initiative is needed to obtain the true prevalence rate of periodontal disease in India so that interventions should be provided for the same to maintain the oral health and quality of life of the affected population [29][30][31][32][33][34].…”

The oral microbiome and adverse pregnancy outcomes

“… 82 However, depending on the age group and rural vs urban populations, the prevalence of periodontal disease in India can vary from ≈50% to a maximum of 91%. 82 – 88 Periodontal disease prevalence data collected since the year 2000 and for women of reproductive age (18–45 years) are sparse. The data, not unexpectedly, show that both severity and prevalence of the disease increase with increasing age.…”

“…The data, not unexpectedly, show that both severity and prevalence of the disease increase with increasing age. 83 – 88 …”

“…Other studies addressing disease prevalence in women of reproductive age are equally imprecise. For example, studies by Grewal et al 87 and Rao et al 88 both assessed rural Indian populations from Punjab and Mustabad, Krishna District, respectively. One study used the CPITN 87 and the other the Community Periodontal Index 88 indices for screening of patients and approximation of disease severity.…”