Obstructive sleep apnea and periodontitis: A cross-sectional study

Area of Science:

• Oral health research
• Sleep medicine
• Public health

Background:

• Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease linked to systemic conditions.
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and periodontitis share common risk factors.
• The relationship between OSA and periodontitis requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• Assess Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) risk using a questionnaire.
• Evaluate periodontal parameters: pocket probing depth (PPD) and clinical attachment loss (CAL).
• Determine the association between shared risk factors of OSA and periodontitis.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional study of 250 subjects.
• Utilized the STOP-BANG questionnaire for OSA risk assessment.
• Recorded periodontal parameters (PPD, CAL) and analyzed data statistically.

Main Results:

• Significant positive correlation found between OSA risk scores and PPD (r=0.58) and CAL (r=0.55).
• Males showed increased risk for both OSA and periodontitis.
• Risk factors for periodontitis (age, hypertension, BMI) were higher in high-risk OSA subjects.

Conclusions:

• A moderate positive association exists between periodontitis and OSA.
• Shared risk factors like age, BMI, and hypertension contribute to both conditions.
• Findings highlight the importance of considering OSA in periodontitis patients and vice versa.