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Prevalence of and risk indicators for chronic periodontitis in males from Campeche, Mexico

Mirna Minaya-Sánchez1, Carlo E Medina-Solís, Gerardo Maupomé

  • 1Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, Campeche, México.

Revista De Salud Publica (Bogota, Colombia)
|November 21, 2007
PubMed
Abstract

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Chronic periodontitis affects over 60% of policemen in Campeche, Mexico. Older age, smoking, and gingivitis significantly increase the risk of developing this common oral disease.

Area of Science:

  • Periodontology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Chronic periodontitis is a prevalent oral disease with significant public health implications.
  • Understanding its prevalence and risk factors in specific occupational groups is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence, severity, and extent of chronic periodontitis among policemen in Campeche, Mexico.
  • To identify key risk indicators associated with periodontitis in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 161 male policemen in Campeche, Mexico.
  • Periodontal assessment using the Florida Probe System, defining periodontitis as clinical attachment loss of at least 4 mm.
  • Statistical analysis included logistic binary regression to identify risk factors.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of periodontitis was 62.7%, with a mean severity of 2.9 mm and extent of 53.7%.
  • Significant risk indicators for periodontitis included older age (≥35 years), current or former smoking, and the presence of gingivitis.

Conclusions:

  • A high prevalence of periodontitis was observed in the studied group of policemen.
  • Older age, tobacco use, and existing gingivitis are significant factors associated with periodontitis in this population, highlighting the need for preventive strategies.

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