Prevalence and severity of periodontal disease: type 2 diabetics versus non-diabetics.

Autor:	Matu NK; Department of Periodontology/Community and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, P O Box 19676 -0202, Nairobi, Kenya., Stephen L, Lalloo R
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	SADJ : journal of the South African Dental Association = tydskrif van die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging [SADJ] 2009 Mar; Vol. 64 (2), pp. 64, 66-8.
Abstrakt:	Objective: To compare the periodontal status of a group of diabetic Coloured and Black communities of South Africa with a non-diabetic group. Study Design: Sixty-seven type 2 diabetics (mean age: 49.3 +/- 8.97) and 67 non-diabetics (mean age: 47.6 +/- 8.85) were examined. The plaque index (P1I), gingival index (GI), probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment loss (CAL) were recorded on Ramfjord index teeth or their substitutes. Previous dental care, smoking status, alcohol consumption and socio-economic status were also assessed. Results: Diabetics had significantly higher mean GI (p = 0.001), PD (p = 0.031) and CAL (p = 0.022) than non-diabetics. The mean P1I (p = 0.531) was not significantly different between the two groups. Conclusion: This study showed that diabetics had more severe and a higher prevalence of periodontal disease. Diabetics and their health care givers should be informed of these findings so that diabetics can seek early management of periodontal disease.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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