Destructive periodontal disease in adult Indians from Northeast Brazil: cross-sectional study of prevalence and risk indicators

作者：Figueiredo Andreia; Soares Susana; Lopes Helton; dos Santos Jean Nunes; Pedreira Ramalho Luciana Maria; Cangussu Maria Cristina; Cury Patricia Ramos^*

来源：Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 2013, 40(11): 1001-1006.

DOI：10.1111/jcpe.12147

• cross-sectional study
• epidemiology
• Indians
• periodontal disease
• risk factors

AimThe aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the prevalence of destructive periodontal disease and its risk indicators in adult Kiriri Indians from Northeast Brazil.
Materials and MethodsFull-mouth periodontal examinations were performed on a sample of 215 Indians (19years). Bivariate analyses and logistic models were applied to assess associations between periodontitis and its putative risk factors.
ResultsPrevalence of clinical attachment loss of 3, 5 and 7mm was 97.8%, 63.8% and 30.8% respectively. Percentage of teeth per individual showing clinical attachment loss of 3, 5 and 7mm was 49.8%, 18.4% and 8.0% respectively. After adjustment for covariates, individuals aged 35years (OR=5.83, 95% CI: 3.09-11.00; p<0.001), men (OR=2.18, 95% CI: 1.15-4.11; p=0.02) and diabetics (OR=3.92, 95% CI 1.03-14.99; p=0.05) had a higher risk for destructive periodontitis, classified according to the CDC/AAP case definition.
ConclusionThough periodontitis was highly prevalent in Kiriri Indians, only few teeth showed advanced disease, and periodontitis was associated with higher age, male sex and diabetes. A public health action that includes programs of prevention and treatment targeting high-risk groups is vital to improve the periodontal status of this population.

• 出版日期2013-11