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Impact of oral contraceptives on periodontal health
Sharma Prachi1, Solanki Jitender1, Choudhary Rahul2
1Department of Public Health Dentistry, Rajasthan Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur.
Background:
Oral contraceptives pills (OCPs) are common and a convenient form of contraception. The use of hormonal contraceptives by women has been considered to influence gingival and periodontal disease progression.
Aim:
This study was conducted to assess the effect of oral contraceptive pills on the periodontal health.
Materials And Method:
A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted among 200 females aged 18 years and above of Jaipur city. The study subjects were divided into two groups i.e. contraceptive users and non-contraceptive users, each group consisted 100 females. Data was collected using Modified WHO Performa (1997). Periodontal status was examined using Community Periodontal Index (CPI) and Loss of Attachment (LOA). Chi-square test and one sample t-test was used for statistical analysis and P value was set (p< 0.05) as significant.
Results:
Mean CPI score in subjects and non-contraceptive users was 2.34+ 0.81 and 1.16+ 0.89 respectively. Mean LOA score in each group was 0.28+ 0.45 and 0.19+ 0.50 respectively.
Conclusion:
Oral Contraceptive pills had adverse effects on periodontal health.
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