International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences (ISSN 2226-9614)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
VOLUME 27(21) (2025)
Prevalence and Severity of Periodontitis and its Correlation with Risk Factors among a Convenient Sample of Egyptians: A Cross-Sectional Study: A Mini Review
Kinan Y. Morhij1, Hala A. Abuel-Ela2, Mohamed Wagdy M.A. Bissar3
Master candidate at the Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology and Oral Diagnosis, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Professor of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, and Oral Diagnosis, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Associate Professor of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, and Oral Diagnosis Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Abstract
Periodontal diseases have proven to be one of the most prevalent oral diseases globally, in both developed countries and poor countries, especially periodontitis, which is ranked sixth among the most common human diseases, and more than 10% of the population. This makes this disease the focus of attention among specialists and researchers. Furthermore, periodontal diseases are linked to an increased risk of systemic conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, adverse pregnancy outcomes, rheumatoid arthritis, respiratory illnesses, and kidney diseases. Associations have also been drawn with oral and systemic malignancies. Understanding the epidemiology and characteristics of periodontal diseases in adults is crucial for devising effective prevention and control strategies. There is a lack of sufficient data in the periodontal literature regarding the prevalence of periodontal diseases among Arab and African adults. Furthermore, limited data exist on the prevalence of periodontitis in Egyptian population. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the prevalence of periodontitis in a sample of Egyptian population along with staging and grading of the disease, and its correlation with different risk factors, specifically smoking and diabetes mellitus.
Keywords: Periodontitis; Gingivitis; Smoking; Diabetes Mellitus; Stage; Grade; Localized; Generalized
Full length article *Corresponding Author, e-mail: Kinanmorhij@gmail.com, Doi # https://doi.org/10.62877/14-IJCBS-25-27-21-14