Evaluation of the relationship of CPITN and DMFT index of adult patients in Turkey with their demographic characteristics: an epidemiological study

Abstract

This study aimed at determining the oral and dental health and periodontal condition of adult patients in southeastern Turkey. Nine thousand and five hundred patients aged of 18–79 were included in the study. Demographic characteristics and education level of individuals were recorded. The Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN) was used for periodontal status. According to the World Health Organization criteria, the Decayed, Missing and Filled Tooth (DMFT) index was used. The collected data were analyzed statistically. The average DMFT values of individuals were 6.72 ± 4.21. There was a statistically significant difference between DMFT value and, CPITN scores, depending on gender, age and education level (p < 0.001). According to the CPITN and DMFT indices, males had a 1.39-fold (95% CI: 1.33–1.45) and 1.01-fold (95% CI: 1.00–1.02) greater risk of gingival and dental health problems than females, respectively. Periodontal disease prevalence and DMFT values were determined to be high for those at older ages (57–69 age group) and low levels of education. It was also found that the oral health of males was worse than that of females.