Evaluation of periodontal disease in adults quilombola population
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https://doi.org/10.17564/2316-3798.2013v1n2p33-39Keywords:
Epidemiology, Oral Health Surveys, Health of specific population groups, Periodontal DiseasePublished
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Abstract
The aim of this epidemiological study was to analyze the periodontal status of the adult quilombola population from Sergipe. It was appraised 29 subjects belonging to community aged 35-44 years. Oral epidemiological survey was conducted using a standardized case report form to investigate the occurrence of periodontal disease using the Community Periodontal Index (CPI) for assessing the periodontal condition regarding healthiness, bleeding and presence of calculus or purse. Statistical analysis was conducted for estimating the prevalence of periodontal disease in the age group studied and chi-square test to check for significant differences in the relationships studied. The results showed that among adult quilombola population from Patioba village, Japaratuba-SE, Brazil was the prevalence of periodontal disease, which is considered high (75.86%), being higher in the 1st and 6th sextants mouth. One may emphasize the need for health policies with greater focus on oral health promotion for the quilombola of Sergipe.