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Open Access 01-12-2012 | Research article

Prevalence and risk indicators of gingivitis and periodontitis in a Multi-Centre study in North Jordan: a cross sectional study

Authors: Khansa Taha Ababneh, Zafer Mohammad Faisal Abu Hwaij, Yousef S Khader

Published in: BMC Oral Health | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

Background

There are limited data about the epidemiology and risk factors/indicators of gingivitis, aggressive periodontitis (AgP) and chronic periodontitis (CP) in Jordan. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and risk indicators of gingivitis, AgP and CP.

Methods

A sample of 595 subjects was randomly selected from subjects escorting out-patients attending a Medical Center, a Dental Teaching Hospital, and 2 private dental clinics. The socio-demographic variables, oral hygiene habits, income, smoking and Body Mass Index (BMI) were recorded. Full mouth periodontal examination was performed, and radiographs were taken for sites with probing depth > 3 mm.

Results

About 76% had gingivitis, 2.2% had AgP and 5.5% had CP. Periodontitis was more frequent among males than females with a M: F ratio of 1.6:1 and the prevalence increased with age. Subjects who reported not using a tooth brush, smokers and subjects with BMI > 30 kg/m2 had significantly higher prevalence of periodontitis. The risk for periodontitis was greater among subjects who reported positive family history and subjects with ≤ 12 years of education.

Conclusions

This is the first study to report on the prevalence of gingivitis, CP and AgP in North Jordanian. Age, low education, low frequency of tooth brushing and family history were significantly associated with increased risk of periodontitis.
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Metadata
Title
Prevalence and risk indicators of gingivitis and periodontitis in a Multi-Centre study in North Jordan: a cross sectional study
Authors
Khansa Taha Ababneh
Zafer Mohammad Faisal Abu Hwaij
Yousef S Khader
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Oral Health / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6831
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6831-12-1

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