Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-2 | Issue-09 | 230-235
Original Research Article
Prevalence of Chronic Periodontitis and its associated risk indicators Among Saudi Nationals in Aljouf Province Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Kiran Kumar Ganji
Published : Sept. 30, 2017
Abstract
Chronic Periodontitis is considered to be common dental disease with high
tooth mortality as well as morbidity. Reports from different places around the world
showed a prevalence of severe periodontitis in around 8-10% of the Population;
Sweden 8%, England 7%, The Netherland 10%, Italy 9.6 % and Srilanka 8 %. The
aim of the survey was to estimate the prevalence of chronic periodontitis among Saudi
nationals in Aljouf Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 310 subjects were selected by
stratified cluster sampling technique. They were examined in preselected areas of
Aljouf region by using community periodontal index of treatment need. The impact of
known risk factors for periodontal disease, e.g., oral hygiene habits, age and smoking.
53% of the subjects and 15.8% of the sextants. Shallow pockets were observed in
39.4% of the subjects and 38.4% of the sextants. Calculus was found to be present in
9.8% of the subjects and 48.8 % of the sextants. Calculus was maximum (53%) in
group I (30-40 years) and minimum (21%) in Group IV (60 years and above).
Periodontal disease was found to be highly prevalent in the study population (90%)
and the periodontal treatment needs increased with advancing age. Nationwide surveys
are recommended to assess the periodontal disease which helps in planning prevention
and treatment of periodontal diseases.