Associação entre condições sistêmicas e a gravidade da doença periodontal em pacientes atendidos na Clínica Escola da UFCG.

Abstract

Periodontal disease is defined as a multifactorial chronic inflammatory disease associated with dysbiotic biofilm. Diseases or systemic disorders, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, lung disorders, hormonal disorders, and others, do not initiate periodontal disease, but may accelerate pre-existing disease by increasing its progression and tissue destruction. The present study aimed to evaluate, through clinical records, the profile of patients with periodontal disease treated at the Clinic School of Dentistry of the Federal University of Campina Grande, Campus CSTR (UFCG-CSTR). The study population had a male prevalence (50.9%) and a diagnosis of gingival and periodontal disease of 63.6% and 35.8%, respectively. The most prevalent systemic conditions were hypertension (15.0%), diabetes (7.5%) and heart disease (5.8%). About 20.2% reported being smokers or former smokers. Medication use was observed in 28.3% of cases. There was a statistically significant association between periodontal disease, male gender, older age, high blood pressure, smoking or history of smoking and diabetes. More than 10 teeth were observed more frequently among patients aged 60 years and over; hypertensive patients, diabetics, patients with heart disease and smokers or former smokers, thus suggesting a greater severity of periodontal disease in these individuals.