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A Preliminary investigation of periodontal disease and diabetes in Trinidad / Una investigación de la enfermedad periodontal y la diabetes en Trinidad
Balkaran, R; Naidu, R; Teelucksingh, S; Seemungal, T; Pereira, L Pinto; Prayman, E; Bissoon, A.
  • Balkaran, R; School of Dentistry.
  • Naidu, R; School of Dentistry.
  • Teelucksingh, S; School of Dentistry.
  • Seemungal, T; School of Dentistry.
  • Pereira, L Pinto; School of Dentistry.
  • Prayman, E; School of Dentistry.
  • Bissoon, A; School of Dentistry.
West Indian med. j ; 60(1): 86-90, Jan. 2011. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-672724
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

To describe periodontal disease status in diabetic patients in Trinidad.

METHOD:

A cross-sectional study was conducted. Patients attending a tertiary referral centre for diabetes at an out-patient clinic were invited to undergo oral examinations. The basic periodontal examination (BPE) was used to assess periodontal disease status.

RESULTS:

Seventy-two patients participated in the study. Mean age was 55.7 years, 54.2% were female, with 66.7% and 22.2% being of Indo-Trinidadian and Afro-Trinidadian ethnicity respectively. There were 61.1% who had not attended for dental treatment within the last year and 56.9% only attended when in pain; 15.3% had a history of cigarette smoking and 31.9% currently wore a denture. Plaque was detectable with the use of a probe in 40.3% of the 67% that underwent a BPE assessment; 38.8% were found to have advanced periodontal disease.

CONCLUSION:

The prevalence of periodontal disease in this sample of diabetic patients suggests that regular dental examinations, oral health education, and collaborative patient care between medical and dental practitioners should form part ofthe routine management ofdiabetic patients in Trinidad.
RESUMEN

OBJETIVOS:

Describir el estado de la enfermedad periodontal en los pacientes diabéticos en Trinidad.

MÉTODO:

Se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal. Un número de pacientes que asistían a un centro terciario de remisión terciario para la diabetes en una clínica ambulatoria, fue invitado a recibir exámenes orales. Se usó el examen periodontal básico (EPB) para evaluar el estado de la enfermedad periodontal.

RESULTADOS:

Setenta y dos pacientes participaron en el estudio. La edad promedio fue 55.7 años, 54.2% fueron hembras; 66.7% y 22.2% fueron de etnicidad indotrinitense y afrotrinitense respectivamente. Hubo un 61.1% que no habían asistido para recibir tratamiento dental en el último año, y 56.9% que sólo asistieron cuando tuvieron dolor; el 15.3% tenía una historia de hábito de fumar cigarrillos, y el 31.9% usaba una prótesis dental. La placa era detectable usando una sonda dental en el 40.3% del 67% que recibió la evaluación del EPB, en tanto que se halló que el 38.8% tenía la enfermedad periodontal en estado avanzado.

CONCLUSIÓN:

La prevalencia de la enfermedad periodontal en esta muestra de pacientes diabéticos indica que los exámenes dentales regulares, la educación para la salud oral, y el cuidado colaborativo entre pacientes y trabajadores de la salud dental, deben formar parte del manejo de los pacientes diabéticos en Trinidad.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Periodontal Diseases / Diabetes Mellitus Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Trinidad and Tobago Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Periodontal Diseases / Diabetes Mellitus Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Trinidad and Tobago Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article