Hypertension and DMFT: insights from the PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Study.

Autor: Samami M; Dental Sciences Research Center, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Joukar F; Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Hassanipour S; Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Rabiei M; Dental Sciences Research Center, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Valaei-Barhagh A; Dental Sciences Research Center, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Darizin M; Dental Sciences Research Center, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Naghipour M; Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Mansour-Ghanaei F; Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran. fmansourghanaei@gmail.com.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: BMC oral health [BMC Oral Health] 2024 Nov 30; Vol. 24 (1), pp. 1456. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Nov 30.
DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-05236-z
Abstrakt: Background: This study investigated the association between hypertension and oral health status, as measured by the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index, using data from the PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Study (PGCS).
Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 10,520 participants aged 35-70 from Guilan Province, Northern Iran. Blood pressure measurements, oral examinations, and comprehensive data collection on demographic, lifestyle, and clinical factors were performed. The DMFT index was used to assess oral health status. Statistical analyses included Pearson correlation, t-tests, and multiple linear regression.
Results: The mean DMFT score was significantly higher in hypertensive participants than in non-hypertensive individuals (15.80 vs. 13.62, p < 0.001). Factors associated with increased DMFT scores in both hypertensive and non-hypertensive groups included older age, lower education levels, lower BMI, not flossing, smoking, alcohol use, and infrequent tooth brushing. In the hypertensive group, urban residency was additionally associated with higher DMFT scores. For non-hypertensive participants, hookah use, not using mouthwash, and lower socioeconomic status were also linked to increased DMFT scores. A significant negative correlation was found between blood triglyceride levels and DMFT scores in individuals with hypertension (p = 0.037).
Conclusion: This study establishes a significant association between hypertension and poor oral health, as evidenced by elevated DMFT scores. The findings highlight the importance of integrated healthcare approaches that consider cardiovascular and oral health.
Competing Interests: Declarations. Ethics approval and consent to participate: This study has been approved by the Ethics Committee of Guilan University of Medical Sciences (IR.GUMS.REC.1402.210). We confirm that all methods were performed following the relevant guidelines and regulations. At the time of enrollment, written informed consent to participate in the study was obtained from participants (or their legal guardians in the case of illiterate participants). The aim and steps of the study were completely explained to the participants, and then anyone who filled out the informed consent was included. They were free to leave the study at any time and for any reason. Consent for publication: Not applicable. Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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