Impact of Chronic Periodontitis on the Quality of Life of Individuals with and without Diabetes

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the occurrence of chronic periodontitis among individuals with and without diabetes and measure the impact on quality of life in this population.Methods: A case-control study was conducted at the Endocrinology Clinic of Agamenon Magalhaes Hospi...

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Published in:Health science journal 2018, Vol.12 (2), p.1-11
Main Authors: Mourao Pinho, Roberto Carlos, Aguiar de Melo Dias, Rayanne Soraia, Bandeira, Francisco, da Silva Barbosa, Andre Cavalcante, Caldas Junior, Arnaldo de Franca, Cimoes, Renata
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chronic illnesses
Dental health
Dentistry
Diabetes
Gum disease
Health care
Metabolism
Older people
Oral hygiene
Quality of life
Teeth
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Summary:Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the occurrence of chronic periodontitis among individuals with and without diabetes and measure the impact on quality of life in this population.Methods: A case-control study was conducted at the Endocrinology Clinic of Agamenon Magalhaes Hospital and the clinic of the Federal University de Pernambuco (Recife, Brazil). The sample consisted of 116 individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic periodontitis, 95 individuals with chronic periodontitis alone (case groups) and 69 healthy individuals without either condition (control group). Data were collected on age, sex, income and schooling and the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) was administered in interview format for the evaluation of the impact on quality of life. Clinical examinations were performed and a periogram was filled out for each participant, on which visible plaque, probing depth, bleeding on probing and clinical attachment loss were recorded.Results: In the group with diabetes, a significant difference in the mean plaque index was found between individuals with and without impact (p=0.023).Conclusion: In the present study, the impact on quality of life was greater among females, individuals with a higher visible plaque index and those with a fewer number of teeth.
ISSN:1791-809X
1791-809X
DOI:10.21767/1791-809X.1000559