[Periodontal disease in juvenile diabetics and non-diabetics].

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Knowing the prevalence of periodontal disease, to identify some associated variables in youth population. Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (DMID) has been included as a common variable.

METHODS:

Cross-sectional study over 383 individuals, 11 to 18 years old. Chi square and Odds ratio (95% confidence limits) have been determined.

RESULTS:

Periodontal disease prevalence is 37.53%. An epidemiological and statistical association were found with: Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, low social class, poor dental hygiene and plaque index over 0.20.

CONCLUSIONS:

Juvenile diabetic population must be considered as a high risk group for periodontal disease.

• Authors: V Domínguez Rojas, L Calatrava Larragán, P Ortega Molina, P Astasio Arbiza, L Pérez Bravo, A de Pereda García, J A García Nuñez
• Journal: Revista de sanidad e higiene publica (Rev Sanid Hig Publica (Madr)) 1993 Nov-Dec Vol. 67 Issue 6 Pg. 475-83 ISSN: 0034-8899 [Print] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Enfermedad periodontal en diabéticos juveniles y no diabéticos.
• PMID: 7732314 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Age Factors
• Chi-Square Distribution
• Child
• Cross-Sectional Studies
• Dental Plaque Index
• Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 (complications)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Odds Ratio
• Oral Hygiene
• Periodontal Diseases (epidemiology, etiology)
• Risk Factors
• Socioeconomic Factors