| JNDA Vol. 10 No. 2 (July - December 2009) | |
Assessment of periodontal status of rural Nepalese population using the community periodontal index |
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| Pradhan S, Bhat MK | |
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| Abstract | |
Background: Periodontal diseases are the most common and widespread chronic dental diseases worldwide. It is mandatory to know the disease status and treatment needs of the target population, in order to establish preventive community programmes and to treat periodontitis. Update information about the periodontal health status of adults in Nepal is limited. Aims and Objectives: To assess periodontal status of rural Nepalese population aged 35-44 years using Community Periodontal Index (CPI) and to analyze oral hygiene status of the population according to methods used for maintaining oral hygiene. Materials and methods: In 1998, 300 residents of appropriate age were examined to assess their periodontal status with Community Periodontal Index (CPI) and Loss of Attachment (LOA). Basic demographic information was also collected according to WHO (World Health Organization) proforma. Results: Among 300 subjects of 35-44 years of age, 156 (52%) were males and 144 (48%) were females. None had healthy periodontium, only 0.3% had bleeding on probing (Code 1). Shallow pockets (Code 3) were most prevalent at 41.67%, followed by calculus (Code 2) 37.33% and deep pockets in 20.33% of the surveyed population. 36% had no loss of attachment (Code I), 29.67% had 4-5 mm attachment loss, 19.67% had 6-8 mm attachment loss, 11.33% had 9-11mm attachment loss and 3.33% had >12 mm loss of attachment. Conclusion: The prevalence of periodontal disease in 35 – 44 year olds was high in this epidemiological study for periodontal disease with CPI and LOA. Poorer periodontal health was observed in males, smokers with some chewing habits and with poor plaque score. |
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| Keywords | |
CPI, Periodontal status, Smoking, Oral hygiene |
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