Abstract | UNLABELLED: PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to examine the association between intensity and duration of cigarette smoking with the presence of periodontal pockets at a young adult age in relation to oral hygiene practices. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A comparative study was carried out on a systematically selected random sample of 357 Jordanian university students aged between 18-28 years. Subjects were interviewed about their smoking habits for the number of cigarettes smoked per day and the duration. Clinical examination was performed by a qualified periodontist for the detection of periodontal pockets (probing depth > or = 5 mm). Subjects were divided into four groups: Group A (smoker with pockets at many sites), Group B (smoker with no pockets), Group C (non-smoker with pockets), and group D (non-smoker with no pockets). Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Chi-square test of association, One-Way ANOVA, and Logistic Regression were performed (P < 0.05). RESULTS: The study showed 40.2% pockets prevalence among smokers (group A), while it was only 11.8% for non-smokers (group C), indicating strong association between periodontal pockets and smoking (P < 0.0001). Odds ratio for group A compared to group C was 5:1. In addition, the heavier the dose and the longer the duration of smoking, the more periodontal pockets were present (P < 0.0001). A significant association of the presence/absence of periodontal pockets and patient's own oral hygiene practices was found among the four groups (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Among young smokers, this study has confirmed existence of significant association between smoking and presence of periodontal pockets, especially with increased intensity and longer duration of smoking.
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Authors | A Salem, H Hilow, A Khraisat, L Smadi, S Ryalat |
Journal | Odonto-stomatologie tropicale = Tropical dental journal
(Odontostomatol Trop)
Vol. 31
Issue 122
Pg. 5-10
(Jun 2008)
ISSN: 0251-172X [Print] Senegal |
PMID | 19007091
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Dental Care
- Dental Devices, Home Care
- Disease Progression
- Female
- Humans
- Jordan
- Male
- Mouthwashes
(therapeutic use)
- Oral Hygiene
- Periodontal Pocket
(etiology)
- Risk Factors
- Smoking
(adverse effects)
- Time Factors
- Toothbrushing
- Young Adult
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