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The relationship between life-events and periodontitis. A case-control study

R Croucher1, W S Marcenes, M C Torres

  • 1Joint Department of Dental Public Health, University College London, UK.

Journal of Clinical Periodontology
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Psychosocial factors, including negative life events, significantly impact periodontal disease risk. This study highlights how stress and poor oral hygiene behaviors collectively contribute to periodontitis development.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral Health Epidemiology
  • Psychosocial Factors in Disease
  • Periodontal Disease Research

Background:

  • Periodontitis is a prevalent oral disease with multifactorial etiology.
  • The influence of psychosocial stressors on systemic and oral health is increasingly recognized.
  • Understanding the interplay between life events and oral health behaviors is crucial for effective prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between life events and periodontitis in a case-control study.
  • To identify specific psychosocial and behavioral risk factors contributing to periodontitis.
  • To propose a model explaining the pathways linking life events to periodontal health.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 100 dental patients, matched for age and sex.

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  • Data collection included assessments of life events, tobacco use, oral hygiene practices, and socio-demographic information.
  • Conditional simple logistic regression analysis was employed to determine significant associations.

    • Main Results:

    • Periodontitis was significantly associated with the negative impact of life events (p < 0.01) and the number of negative life events (p < 0.05).
    • High dental plaque levels (p < 0.01), tobacco smoking (p < 0.01), and unemployment (p < 0.05) were also significant risk factors.
    • Associations remained significant after adjusting for oral health behaviors and socio-demographics, with marital status emerging as significant post-adjustment (p < 0.05).

    Conclusions:

    • Psychosocial factors, particularly negative life events, are significant determinants of periodontitis.
    • Oral health risk behaviors, such as poor hygiene and smoking, cluster with psychosocial stressors.
    • A comprehensive approach addressing both psychosocial well-being and oral hygiene is essential for managing periodontitis.