Prevalence, severity, and risk indicators of gingival inflammation in a multi-center study on South American adults: a cross sectional study
AUTOR(ES)
Carvajal, Paola, Gómez, Mariel, Gomes, Sabrina, Costa, Ricardo, Toledo, Andres, Solanes, Fernando, Romanelli, Hugo, Oppermann, Rui, Rösing, Cassiano, Gamonal, Jorge
FONTE
J. Appl. Oral Sci.
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2016-10
RESUMO
ABSTRACT Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence and severity of gingival inflammation and associated risk indicators in South American adults. Material and Methods: Multi-stage samples totaling 1,650 adults from Porto Alegre (Brazil), Tucumán (Argentina), and Santiago (Chile) were assessed. The sampling procedure consisted of a 4-stage process. Examinations were performed in mobile dental units by calibrated examiners. A multivariable logistic regression model was utilized for associating variables as indicators of gingival inflammation (GI) (Gingival Index ≥0.5). Statistical significance was set at 0.05. Results: A total of 96.5% of the adults have GI. Regarding the severity of GI, 22.5% of participants examined have mild GI, 74.0% have moderate GI, and 3.6% have severe GI. The multivariate analyses identify the main risk indicators for GI as adults with higher mean of Calculus Index (OR=18.59); with a Visible Plaque Index ≥30% (OR=14.56); living in Santiago (OR=7.17); having ≤12 years of schooling (OR=2.18), and females (OR=1.93). Conclusions: This study shows a high prevalence and severity of gingival inflammation, being the first one performed in adult populations in three cities of South America.
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