AIM & BACKGROUND It has been suggested that periodontitis is associated with systemic alterations such as adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, some conflicting results have been reported. This study was conducted to determine the association between periodontitis and preterm birth (PTB), low birth weight (LBW) to obtain information which is necessary for the planning of preventive programs of p...

BACKGROUND Long term health of the stomatognathic system as well as esthetic aspects is the therapeutic goals in patients with oro facial clefts. AIM The aim of this study was to assess and compare the periodontal status of patients with cleft lip (CL), cleft palate (CP) and cleft lip, alveolus and palate (CLAP) reporting to a hospital in Chennai, India. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study grou...

This study was conceived to assess the oral health status of the patients with tuberculosis at the TB hospital in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Methods: The study population consisted of 87 patients aged 14-60 yrs admitted in the seven wards of the hospital. The soft tissue lesions, periodontal status and the dental caries experience were measured using the WHO criteria, CPITN and DMFT in...

BACKGROUND To evaluate the relationship between systemic diseases, body mass index and periodontal treatment needs in an older population in Greece. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 262 older people were clinically examined about their periodontal status and medical histories were recorded using a health history questionnaire. Additionally, weight and height measurements as well as demographic...

Correspondence to: Débora Pallos Rua Ásia 173 CEP-05413-030 São Paulo – Brazil Phone1130851800 E-mail: [email protected] Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and severity of periodontal disease and treatment needs in a Brazilian rural community, using the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN). This study included 183 individuals who were clinicall...

The aim of this paper is establish levels of caries and periodontal diseases among 11-15year-olds school population in central Nigeria and to relate the results to studies reported over the past thirty years or so in Nigeria. A population of 642 students were surveyed and examined for caries and periodontal diseases following WHO criteria for estimation of possible levels. Healthy periodontal c...

INTRODUCTION To assess the association of oral hygiene, dental caries, and periodontal status with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective case-control study on 81 patients treated for neoplasms with bone metastases. Twenty-nine patients with bone necrosis and 52 controls treated with bisphosphonates were compared using the Oral Hygiene Index, De...

Background: The most common maternal oral diseases that potentially could bring adverse pregnancy outcome are periodontal diseases. So during require special attention. Oral health education is often not addressed with importance antenatal counseling. Objective: purpose of the study was to assess status, treatment needs and factors influence among pregnant women attending clinic situated at Dha...

BACKGROUND This study aims to compare the periodontal health status of current smokers versus nonsmokers. The study was carried out in the Dental department, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) between May 2009 and June 2010. A total of 280 male subjects, married, over the age of 18 were selected to take part in the study and their periodontal health was assessed by presence of calcul...