Periodontal condition and oral health-related quality of life in a group of patients with Parkinson Disease
Introduction: there is a relationship between some neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson's disease and the presence of periodontitis. Identify its specific situation allows establishing prevention and treatment strategies.
Objective: to determine the periodontal condition and the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in a group of patients with Parkinson's disease in the city of Medellín- Colombia.
Methods: a descriptive study was conducted on 25 patients from a Foundation in the city. A survey and a clinical examination were conducted with information on sociodemographic and clinical variables, and the application of the OHIP-14P was carried out. The periodontal condition and the OHRQoL were determined according to different variables. The ethical requirements for health research were met.
Results: 76% have localized Periodontitis. There were statistically significant differences (p <0.05) in terms of variables such as probing depth ≥ 4 mm by sex (greater in men) and greater dental loss in> 65 years. A greater impact of oral and periodontal health was identified on the quality of life in men, those people > 65 years, with a higher level of academic training, those with low social support, and a shorter time with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Similarly, a relationship in the OHRQoL was observed in case of people with negative indicators of general and oral health and those using dental prostheses.
Conclusions: no subject evaluated was healthy and the majority had localized Periodontitis. Differences in the periodontal status and the OHRQoL in patients with Parkinson´s disease according to sociodemographic and clinical variables.
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