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Common mental disorder is associated with periodontitis
Julita Maria F Coelho1,2, Samilly S Miranda2, Simone S da Cruz2,3
1Department of Biological Sciences, Feira de Santana State University, Bahia, Brazil.
Journal of Periodontal Research
|October 30, 2019
Summary
Common mental disorder (CMD) is linked to a higher risk of periodontitis. This study found individuals with CMD were 50% more likely to have periodontitis, highlighting the connection between mental and oral health.
Area of Science:
- Oral health research
- Mental health epidemiology
- Public health interventions
Background:
- Common mental disorder (CMD) encompasses symptoms like anxiety and depression.
- CMD is linked to various systemic diseases.
- Limited research exists on the association between CMD and periodontitis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between common mental disorder (CMD) and periodontitis.
- To determine if CMD is a risk factor for developing periodontitis.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study with 621 participants.
- CMD diagnosed using a self-reporting questionnaire.
- Periodontitis assessed via clinical periodontal examination (probing depth, attachment level, bleeding on probing).
Main Results:
- 38.16% of participants had CMD.
- Periodontitis was present in 28.27% of those with CMD.
- Individuals with CMD had a 54% higher prevalence of periodontitis (aPR=1.54, 95% CI: [1.13 to 2.10]) after adjusting for confounders.
Conclusions:
- A significant positive association exists between common mental disorder and periodontitis.
- Public health initiatives should address mental health's impact on oral health.
- High prevalence underscores the need for integrated mental and oral healthcare strategies.
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