Prevalence of periodontal recession in dental students at the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil. A cross-sectional research study

Autor: Giovanna Lima Costa Barcelos, Alice Cecília Carvalho Santos, Maria Aparecida Gonçalves de Melo Cunha, Rafael Paschoal Esteves Lima, Fabiano Araújo Cunha
Rok vydání: 2021
Zdroj: Brazilian Journal of Periodontology. 31:42-57
ISSN: 0103-9393
DOI: 10.14436/0103-9393.31.2.042-057.oar
Popis: INTRODUCTION: Periodontal recessions are characterized by the migration of the gingival margin to a more apical position concerning the cementoenamel junction. The prevalence of this mucogingival condition varies according to the study and the population evaluated, but a high prevalence is reported in individuals with excellent oral hygiene. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the extent and severity of periodontal recession and its prevalence on students at a dental school (UFMG). Moreover, to identify associated factors and the presence of dentin hypersensitive and aesthetic complains. METHODS: An evaluation was carried out on a convenience sampling of 67 students, mostly female, with a mean age of 23.7 (SD = 1.93). Periodontal recessions were measured considering the buccal and lingual/palatal surfaces of all teeth present. Different clinical parameters of individuals and associated factors were evaluated. For data analysis, absolute distributions and percentages were obtained, and the Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis association tests were used. RESULTS: The prevalence of periodontal recession was 91% in the studied population, and the most affected group of teeth were the canines. A total of 3,752 surfaces were evaluated, and the presence of recession was observed in 274 (7.30%). None of the parameters evaluated showed a statistically significant association (p
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