Study of periodontal health in Almada-Seixal (SoPHiAS): A cross-sectional study in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area

Botelho, João; Machado, Vanessa; Proença, Luís; Alves, Ricardo; Cavacas, Maria Alzira; Amaro, Luís; Mendes, José João

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Cavacas, Maria Alzira

Amaro, Luís

Mendes, José João

Abstract(s)

This study aimed to describe the prevalence and extent of periodontal diseases among adults in the southern region of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. This population-based cross-sectional study included 1,064 randomized participants (aged 18 to 95 years, 617 females/447 males). Sociodemographic, behaviours and medical information were recorded. Periodontal conditions were assessed with a full-mouth circumferential periodontal examination. It was used the American Association of Periodontology/European Federation of Periodontology 2017 case definitions. A logistic regression analysis was applied to ascertain hypothetical risk factors towards periodontitis. The prevalence of periodontitis was 59.9%, with 24.0% and 22.2% of the participants exhibiting severe and moderate periodontitis, respectively. The risk of periodontitis significantly increased with age (OR = 1.05, 95% CI: 1.04–1.06), for active and former smokers (OR = 3.76 and OR = 2.11, respectively), with lower education levels (OR = 2.08, OR = 1.86, for middle and elementary education, respectively) and with diabetes mellitus (OR = 1.53). This study confirms a high burden of periodontitis in the target (Portuguese) sub-population. The findings provide a comprehensive understanding that will empower appropriate national public oral health programmes and population-based preventive actions.

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Periodontal health Study Lisbon Metropolitan Area

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/33717

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Botelho, J., Machado, V., Proença, L. et al. Study of Periodontal Health in Almada-Seixal (SoPHiAS): a cross-sectional study in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. Sci Rep 9, 15538 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-52116-6