J Clin Exp Dent. 2016;8(1):e32-7.

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Journal section: Community and Preventive Dentistry Publication Types: Research







doi:10.4317/jced.52763 http://dx.doi.org/10.4317/jced.52763

Periodontal treatment needs and systemic diseases in an older population in Greece Georgios S. Chatzopoulos 1, Lazaros Tsalikis 2

DDS, Resident Advanced Education Program in Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, USA DDS, Dr med dent, Associate Professor, Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Implant biology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece 1 2

Correspondence: Advanced Education Program in Periodontology University of Minnesota 515 Delaware Street SE Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA [email protected]

Received: 09/09/2015 Accepted: 02/10/2015

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Abstract

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 data were obtained from the participants in the study. Results: Older people exhibited mean age of 63.98 years, weight of 78.76 kg and height of 1.64 m. The mean CPITN score was 2.84. 31.7% of the study population were smokers and 53.8% females. No statistically significant difference was observed in seniors between periodontal treatment needs and systemic diseases. Females exhibited statistically significant more often osteoporosis, thyroid disorders (p

Periodontal treatment needs and systemic diseases in an older population in Greece.

To evaluate the relationship between systemic diseases, body mass index and periodontal treatment needs in an older population in Greece...
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