151. Destructive periodontal disease in adult Indians from Northeast Brazil: cross-sectional study of prevalence and risk indicators.
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Figueiredo A, Soares S, Lopes H, dos Santos JN, Ramalho LM, Cangussu MC, and Cury PR
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- Adult, Age Factors, Aged, Brazil epidemiology, Brazil ethnology, Cross-Sectional Studies, DMF Index, Dental Caries epidemiology, Dental Restoration, Permanent statistics & numerical data, Diabetes Mellitus epidemiology, Educational Status, Female, Humans, Income statistics & numerical data, Male, Middle Aged, Periodontal Attachment Loss epidemiology, Periodontal Pocket epidemiology, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Sex Factors, Smoking epidemiology, Tooth Loss epidemiology, Young Adult, Indians, South American statistics & numerical data, Periodontitis epidemiology
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Aim: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the prevalence of destructive periodontal disease and its risk indicators in adult Kiriri Indians from Northeast Brazil., Materials and Methods: Full-mouth periodontal examinations were performed on a sample of 215 Indians (≥19 years). Bivariate analyses and logistic models were applied to assess associations between periodontitis and its putative risk factors., Results: Prevalence of clinical attachment loss of ≥3, ≥5 and ≥7 mm was 97.8%, 63.8% and 30.8% respectively. Percentage of teeth per individual showing clinical attachment loss of ≥3, ≥5 and ≥7 mm was 49.8%, 18.4% and 8.0% respectively. After adjustment for covariates, individuals aged ≥35 years (OR = 5.83, 95% CI: 3.09-11.00; p < 0.001), men (OR = 2.18, 95% CI: 1.15-4.11; p = 0.02) and diabetics (OR = 3.92, 95% CI 1.03-14.99; p = 0.05) had a higher risk for destructive periodontitis, classified according to the CDC/AAP case definition., Conclusion: Though periodontitis was highly prevalent in Kiriri Indians, only few teeth showed advanced disease, and periodontitis was associated with higher age, male sex and diabetes. A public health action that includes programs of prevention and treatment targeting high-risk groups is vital to improve the periodontal status of this population., (© 2013 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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- 2013
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