Abstract
Periodontitis is a prevalent destructive gum disease, characterized by loss of tissues supporting the teeth. The two main forms, chronic and aggressive have not been assessed in Kinshasa, DR Congo. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the Prevalence and the pattern of chronic periodontitis (CP) and aggressive periodontitis (AP) in order to improve its management. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study of 404 subjects attending the dental services of the four hospitals of Kinshasa city, from October 2013 to April 2014 was carried out. The plaque index (PlI), bleeding on probing (BOP), probing pocket depth (PPD) and frequency of tooth brushing (FTB) were the parameters assessed. The SPSS software version 20.0 was used. Results: Out of 404 patients examined, 322 (79.7%) had chronic periodontitis versus to 44 (10.9%) of aggressive periodontitis. The female was higher than males with a sex ratio of 1.49:1 and the age group between 20 and 29 was the most represented. PPP of ≥6 mm was found in 24.6%, 5 or 5.5 mm in 27.3% and PPP of 3.5 to 4.5 mm in 48.1% of patients with periodontitis. Significant difference was found between CP and AP according to age variable, p-value Conclusion: The two main forms of periodontitis diseases are more prevalent in patients attending dental services in Kinshasa and affect male as well as female. Age remains an essential variable to distinguish between CP and AP.
Highlights
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease characterized by a progressive destruction of the tissue supporting the teeth [1]
The prevalence of chronic periodontitis (CP) increased with age, reaching 100% in this survey from the 60 - 69 age group; whereas the prevalence of aggressive periodontitis (AP) decreases with age until reaching 0% from the same age group (Figure 1)
The prevalence of CP increased with age, while that of AP decreased
Summary
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease characterized by a progressive destruction of the tissue supporting the teeth [1]. According to the current classification of Periodontal disease, there are three primary clinical forms of periodontitis distinguished [3]. Out of these forms, chronic periodontitis (CP) and aggressive periodontitis (AP) are the main forms [3]. CP is the most prevalent form and can occur at any age, but mostly affects adults from 35 years old. It affects approximately 48% of adults in United States of America; moderate and advanced disease is more prevalent in the older age groups, and rates of 70% or more have been reported in certain populations [4]
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