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Area of Science:

  • Oral Health
  • Psychology
  • Medical Research

Background:

  • Alexithymia is characterized by difficulty identifying and describing emotions.
  • Chronic periodontitis is a prevalent inflammatory oral disease.
  • The relationship between psychological factors and periodontitis is an area of growing interest.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential association between alexithymia and chronic periodontitis.
  • To explore alexithymia as a possible risk factor for chronic periodontitis.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 222 participants (114 chronic periodontitis, 108 controls).
  • Alexithymia assessed using the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20).
  • Clinical periodontal parameters (plaque index, bleeding on probing, probing depth, CAL) and socioeconomic data were collected.

Main Results:

  • A higher frequency of alexithymia was observed in the chronic periodontitis group compared to the control group.
  • Total TAS-20 scores were significantly higher in male subjects than in female subjects.
  • Positive correlations were found between higher TAS-20 scores and increased severity of periodontal disease (CAL).

Conclusions:

  • Alexithymia may represent a potential risk factor for the development of chronic periodontitis.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms connecting alexithymia and periodontal health.