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...

Aim: To investigate changes in oral health behaviour and periodontal treatment needs among adults with diabetes one year after an oral health intervention. Methods: The study subjects consisted of 299 dentate adults with diabetes who were regular attenders at a diabetic clinic in Tehran, Iran. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on the subjects’ oral health behavio...

AIM To evaluate the factors that influence the oral hygiene and the periodontal treatment needs of children and adolescents with coeliac disease (CD) in Greece. METHODS The sample consisted of 35 children and adolescents, aged 4-18 years. The evaluation included consideration of the detailed medical history, the duration of CD and of gluten-free diet, the history of oral mucosal findings and ...

Objectives :Increasing incidence of periodontal disease is a cause of concern and recognized potential public problem. The aim of this study was to understand the epidemiological profile of periodontal disease in rural population of Belgaum district, India. Materials and Methods ;1680 dentate adult subjects were examined from 12 villages in Belgaum district, Karnataka, India, for prevalence of ...

BACKGROUND It has been suggested that periodontal disease may be an independent risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis. However, the relationship between periodontal disease and atherosclerosis has not been fully elucidated. This study aimed to assess the effects of periodontal disease on atherosclerosis. METHODS The study design was a cross-sectional study. Subjects were 291 heal...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to determine the oral health status of a sample of prisoners at the Federal Prison in Enugu. The health status of inmates in the prison system needs to be incorporated into data and reports that summarize the state of the nation's health; this will encourage the provision of health care to prisoners and foster development of the nation's health. SUBJECTS AN...

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...