Metabolic Syndrome and Periodontal Disease according to Menopausal Status

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between metabolic syndrome and periodontal disease according to menopausal status. Methods: Data obtained from the 2013 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for 645 postmenopausal and 663 premenopausal women were analyzed by means of a chi-square test and multiple regression analysis using SPSS 21.0. The primary factors of the investigation were metabolic syndrome and the community periodontal index (CPI). Results: The incidence of a CPI of 3 and 4 increased (p