Periodontitis case definition affects the association with renal function in kidney transplant recipients

Oral Diseases (2010) 16 , 636–642 Aim: The aim of this analysis was to investigate the association between periodontal status and renal allograft function in a cohort of renal transplant patients using different periodontitis case definitions. Material and methods: Fifty‐eight kidney transplant patients were included. The subjects were classified into two groups, deterioration or stable/improvement of renal allograft function as expressed by the difference in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) between two time points at least 6 months apart. Chronic periodontitis was defined as: (1) two or more interproximal sites with clinical attachment level (CAL) ≥4 mm or two or more interproximal sites with probing depth (PD) ≥5 mm (DEF1); (2) PD ≥ 5 or CAL ≥ 4 in at least six proximal sites (DEF2); and (3) PD ≥ 5 or CAL ≥ 4 in at least two proximal sites in each quadrant (DEF3). Results: In a multivariate linear regression model, none of the continuous periodontal variables were significantly associated with deterioration of allograft function. Of the three definitions of chronic periodontitis, only DEF2 emerged as significantly more prevalent in subjects with GFR deterioration and was a statistically significant predictor of GFR deterioration over time. Conclusion: These findings underscore the importance of periodontitis ‘case definition’ in the observed statistical associations between periodontitis and systemic disease.     

Update on Prevalence of Periodontitis in Adults in the United States: NHANES 2009 to 2012

Background: This report describes prevalence, severity, and extent of periodontitis in the US adult population using combined data from the 2009 to 2010 and 2011 to 2012 cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Methods: Estimates were derived for dentate adults, aged ≥30 years, from the US civilian non‐institutionalized population. Periodontitis was defined by combinations of clinical attachment loss (AL) and periodontal probing depth (PD) from six sites per tooth on all teeth, except third molars, using standard surveillance case definitions. For the first time in NHANES history, sufficient numbers of non‐Hispanic Asians were sampled in 2011 to 2012 to provide reliable estimates of their periodontitis prevalence. Results: In 2009 to 2012, 46% of US adults, representing 64.7 million people, had periodontitis, with 8.9% having severe periodontitis. Overall, 3.8% of all periodontal sites (10.6% of all teeth) had PD ≥4 mm, and 19.3% of sites (37.4% teeth) had AL ≥3 mm. Periodontitis prevalence was positively associated with increasing age and was higher among males. Periodontitis prevalence was highest in Hispanics (63.5%) and non‐Hispanic blacks (59.1%), followed by non‐Hispanic Asian Americans (50.0%), and lowest in non‐Hispanic whites (40.8%). Prevalence varied two‐fold between the lowest and highest levels of socioeconomic status, whether defined by poverty or education. Conclusions: This study confirms a high prevalence of periodontitis in US adults aged ≥30 years, with almost fifty‐percent affected. The prevalence was greater in non‐Hispanic Asians than non‐Hispanic whites, although lower than other minorities. The distribution provides valuable information for population‐based action to prevent or manage periodontitis in US adults.     

Prevalence of periodontitis: misclassification,under-recognition or over-diagnosis using partial and full-mouth periodontal examination protocols

Objective: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the bias in estimating the prevalence of periodontitis due to partial-mouth periodontal examination protocols (PMPE) and to relate the severity and extent of periodontal damage to periodontitis misclassification when applying case definitions by Centres of Disease Control and Prevention and American Academy of Periodontology (CDC/AAP).

Materials and methods: A full-mouth periodontal examination (FMPE) was performed in 721 adults living in North Italy to identify moderate and severe periodontitis. These results were compared with those obtained with two PMPE protocols analyzing two interproximal sites on all teeth (fMB-DL) or four interproximal sites in two random diagonal quadrants (pMDB-MDL).

Results: Both PMPE systems estimated the prevalence of moderate periodontitis with limited bias (?2.79% for pMDB-MDL and ?3.49% for fMB-DL), whereas produced larger relative biases for severe periodontitis (?28.74% versus???14.55%). The percentage of under-recognition of existing periodontal disease was 8.9% under fMB-DL and 15.5% under pMDB-MDL. The diagnosis of moderate and severe periodontal disease was correctly assigned to individuals with on average 8% and 30% of pathological sites, respectively.

Conclusion: These findings suggest that PMPE systems provide high level of bias when using CDC/AAP case definitions.     

Investigating the Association Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Periodontitis

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder characterized by disruptions of normal sleep architecture. Chronic periodontitis is a chronic disease of the periodontium that elicits a general inflammatory response to local dental plaque. It has been suggested that periodontal disease may increase in severity with increasingly severe OSA because both disease entities share common inflammatory pathways, acting synergistically to alter the host response. The aim of this study is to analyze the association between severity of OSA and the prevalence/severity of periodontitis. Methods: One hundred patients from a large veterans administration sleep study center (n = 26 normal, n = 21 mild, n = 19 moderate, n = 34 severe) diagnosed with an overnight polysomnogram underwent a comprehensive periodontal examination. Periodontal parameters measured included the following: 1) mean periodontal probing depth (PD); 2) clinical attachment level (CAL); 3) gingival recession; and 4) percentage of sites with bleeding on probing, plaque, PD ≥5 mm, and CAL ≥3 mm. Results: Seventy‐three percent of the sampled population had moderate/severe periodontal disease. χ² analyses revealed no significant differences in the prevalence of periodontal disease between the apnea–hypopnea index (AHI) groups, with a negligible Spearman correlation coefficient of 0.246 between AHI severity and periodontal disease severity categories. Analysis of covariance indicated a significant association between AHI severity categories and percentage of sites with plaque, after adjusting for age. Multivariable logistic regression analysis predicting moderate/severe periodontitis with AHI score, age, and smoking status indicated a significant association with age (P = 0.028) but no significant association with the other two predictors. Conclusion: OSA was not significantly associated with the prevalence of moderate/severe periodontitis and the periodontal parameters examined, except percentage plaque.     

Relationship Between Frequent Recreational Cannabis (Marijuana and Hashish) Use and Periodontitis in Adults in the United States: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011 to 2012

Background: Recreational use of cannabis, following its legalization in some countries, poses emergent oral and periodontal health concerns. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between frequent recreational cannabis (FRC) (marijuana and hashish) use and periodontitis prevalence among adults in the United States. Methods: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011 to 2012 were analyzed. Primary outcome (periodontitis) was defined using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/American Academy of Periodontology classification as well as continuous measurements of probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment loss (AL). Exposure of interest was self‐reported cannabis use, defined as “FRC use” versus “non‐FRC use.” Bivariate and multivariable regression models were performed using the entire analytical sample (model 1) as well as those who had never used tobacco (never‐users) (model 2). Results: Of 1,938 participants with available cannabis use data and essential covariates, 26.8% were FRC users. Mean number of sites per participant with PD ≥4, ≥6, and ≥8 mm and AL ≥3, ≥5, and ≥8 mm was significantly higher among FRC users than among non‐FRC users (mean difference in number of PD sites: 6.9, 5.6, and 5.6; P <0.05; mean difference in number of AL sites: 12.7, 7.6, and 5.6; P <0.05). Average AL was higher among FRC users than among non‐FRC users (1.8 versus 1.6 mm; P = 0.004). Bivariate analysis revealed positive (harmful) association between FRC use and severe periodontitis in the entire sample (odds ratio [OR]: 1.7, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.3 to 2.4; P = 0.002) as well as in never‐smokers (OR: 2.0, 95% CI: 1.2 to 3.5; P = 0.01). This association was retained in multivariable models adjusted for demographics (age, sex, race/ethnicity, and income level), alcohol and tobacco use, diabetes mellitus, and past periodontal treatment (model 1: adjusted OR [aOR]: 1.4, 95% CI: 1.1 to 1.9; P = 0.07; model 2: aOR: 1.9, 95% CI: 1.1 to 3.2; P = 0.03). Conclusion: FRC use is associated with deeper PDs, more clinical AL, and higher odds of having severe periodontitis.     

Associations Between Sex Hormone Levels and Periodontitis in Men: Results From NHANES III

Background: Sex hormones are linked to inflammation and bone turnover. The goal of this study is to explore the association between sex hormone levels and periodontitis in men using data from the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III). Methods: Data from 755 men (aged ≥30 years), including serum levels of testosterone, estradiol, sex hormone binding globulin, and androstenediol glucuronide, were analyzed. Calculated bioavailable testosterone (CBT) and estradiol‐to‐testosterone ratio were calculated. Periodontitis was defined using the latest classification of extent and severity of periodontitis for NHANES data (≥2 interproximal sites with ≥3 mm attachment loss, ≥2 interproximal sites with probing depth [PD] ≥4 mm not on the same tooth, or one site with PD ≥5 mm). Sex hormones were evaluated as categorized and continuous variables. Correlations between the presence and severity of periodontitis and levels of sex hormones were determined and expressed as odds ratios (ORs). Results: When adjusted for confounding factors, high total testosterone (TT) and CBT levels correlated with both the prevalence (OR [95% confidence interval (CI)], 2.1 [1 to 4.5] and 3.9 [1 to 14.8], respectively) and severity (OR [95% CI], 2.1 [1 to 4.3] and 3.4 [1.2 to 9.8]) of periodontitis. When continuous variables were used, the ORs (95% CIs) for presence and severity of periodontitis were 1.4 (0.6 to 3.3) and 1.5 (0.6 to 3.6) for TT and 1.3 (0.9 to 1.9) and 1.3 (0.9 to 1.8) for CBT, respectively. Conclusions: These findings are consistent with the existence of an association of periodontitis with sex hormone levels, especially testosterone, in men.     

Accuracy of Partial‐Mouth Examination Protocols for Extent and Severity Estimates of Periodontitis: A Study in a Chinese Population With Chronic Periodontitis

Background: Partial‐mouth periodontal examination (PMPE) has been widely used in periodontal epidemiologic studies. In this study, the authors evaluate the accuracy of extent and severity estimates from PMPE protocols in a Chinese population. Methods: The study enrolled 200 individuals with periodontitis, ages 22 to 64 years. Full‐mouth examination was performed to determine probing depth (PD), attachment loss (AL), and bleeding on probing (BOP) at mesio‐buccal (MB), mid‐buccal (B), disto‐buccal (DB), mesio‐lingual (ML), mid‐lingual (L), and disto‐lingual (DL) sites per tooth. Extent and severity estimates from 15 PMPE protocols were derived from and compared to full‐mouth data. Relative bias (RB) and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were calculated. Bland‐Altman plots were used to evaluate the agreement patterns across disease levels. Results: Of the 15 PMPE protocols, the random half‐mouth six‐sites per tooth (r6sites) protocol performed best in both extent (AL ≥2, ≥4, or ≥6 mm; PD ≥4 or ≥6 mm; and BOP) and severity (AL and PD) estimates, with RB within 5.0% and ICCs ≥0.950 in most cases. MB‐B‐DB and MB‐B‐DL protocols generally resulted in RB within 20.0% for extent and within 5.0% for severity. Protocols involving only interproximal sites (MB‐DB, MB‐DL, and MB‐DB‐ML‐DL) showed good accuracy in AL (RB within 20.0% for extent and within 3.0% for severity), but overestimated PD (RB 12.5% to 54.2% for extent and >10.0% for severity). The community periodontal index teeth protocol caused severe overestimation of up to 110.4% for extent and 14.6% for severity. Conclusion: The r6sites protocol is best for assessing extent and severity for AL, PD, and BOP under the study conditions.     

Smoking-attributable periodontal disease in the Australian adult population

Background: The extent to which periodontitis is attributable to smoking in Australia has not been examined. Objectives: To investigate the smoking–periodontitis relationship and to estimate the public health impact of smoking on periodontitis in Australia. Material and Methods: The National Survey of Adult Oral Health 2004–2006 collected nationally representative oral epidemiologic data for the Australian adult population. Examiners measured probing pocket depth (PPD) and gingival recession at three sites per tooth to compute clinical attachment level (CAL). Moderate‐severe cases were defined as having: 2 interproximal sites (not on same tooth) with 4 mm CAL or with 5 mm PPD. Smoking status was defined as never‐, former‐ or current‐smoker. Current‐smokers were further classified into light‐, moderate‐ or heavy‐smoker using calculated pack‐years. Age, sex and socioeconomic position were examined as potential confounders. Results: Twenty‐three per cent were former‐smokers and 15% were current‐smokers. Prevalence of periodontitis was 23%. In unadjusted analyses, former‐ and current‐smokers had significantly higher periodontitis prevalence than never‐smokers. Relative to non‐smokers, adjusted prevalence ratios (95% confidence interval) for periodontitis were as follows: former‐smokers: 1.22 (1.03–1.46), moderate‐smokers: 1.63 (1.16–2.30); and heavy‐smokers: 1.64 (1.27–2.12). The population attributable fraction of smoking for moderate‐severe periodontitis was 32% (equivalent to 700,000 adults). Conclusion: Smoking has a significant impact on periodontal health of the Australian adults.     

Periodontal Diseases in an Omani Adult Population: A Preliminary Study

Background: Data on the periodontal status of the adult population in the Arab world are scarce. The aim of this pilot study is to assess the prevalence, extent, and severity of periodontal diseases in an adult group from Oman. Methods: This is a cross‐sectional study of 319 teachers who were randomly sampled from the list of teachers from the Muscat region schools in Oman. Dental caries, tooth loss, and periodontal attachment loss (AL) were recorded for each of the participants. A questionnaire collected data on participants’ sociodemographic characteristics, dental‐care characteristics, self‐rated periodontal status, and self‐rated well‐being. Results: A total of 99% of participants had at least one site with probing depth (PD) or clinical AL of ≥3 mm. More than one third (36%) of participants had at least one site with AL ≥5 mm, and 12% had at least one site with AL ≥6 mm; for PD, the prevalence estimates were 26% and 8%, respectively, and a gradient by age group was evident across the different thresholds. Regarding the extent of disease, 17.6% of sites had PD ≥3 mm, and 21% of sites had AL ≥3 mm. Conclusions: The prevalence, extent, and severity of periodontitis were higher than estimates reported from industrialized countries, such as Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. This is of concern, especially when considering the relatively young age of the study population. Because of this high prevalence, investigation of periodontitis in a national sample of Omanis is desirable to confirm the findings of this study.     

Periodontal Disease,Hypertension, and Blood Pressure Among Older Adults in Puerto Rico

Background: Current scientific evidence addressing the relationship between periodontitis and hypertension is limited to studies producing inconsistent results. Methods: All participants of an ongoing representative cohort of Puerto Rican elderly who were ≥70 years old and residing in the San Juan metropolitan area were invited to this cross‐sectional study. Periodontal probing depth (PD) and attachment loss (AL) were summarized using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Periodontology definition for severe periodontitis (≥2 teeth with AL ≥6 mm and ≥1 tooth with PD ≥5 mm). Three repeated blood pressure (BP) measurements taken were averaged using a standardized auscultatory method. Information on hypertension history, use of antihypertensive medications, and potential confounders (age, sex, smoking, heavy and binge drinking, diabetes, use of preventive dental services, flossing, body mass index, consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole wheat bread, and high‐fiber cereal) was collected during in‐person interviews. High BP was defined as average systolic BP ≥140 mm Hg or diastolic ≥90 mm Hg. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to study the relationship between severe periodontitis, hypertension history, and high BP. Results: The study population comprised 182 adults. In multivariate analysis, there was no association between severe periodontitis and hypertension history (odds ratio [OR] = 0.99; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.40 to 2.48). Severe periodontitis was associated with high BP, with OR of 2.93 (95% CI: 1.25 to 6.84), after adjusting for age, sex, smoking, and binge drinking. This association was stronger when restricted to those with hypertension or taking antihypertensive medications: OR = 4.20 (95% CI: 1.28 to 13.80). Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that periodontitis may contribute to poor BP control among older adults.     

牙周炎与认知功能障碍的相关性研究

目的 通过评估认知功能正常和认知功能障碍中老年人的牙周状况,来研究牙周炎与认知功能障碍之间的关系。 方法 选取认知功能障碍患者40例及认知功能正常的健康对照的中老年人35例,使用简易精神状态量表（MMSE）评估认知功能,并检查和评估其牙周健康状况,包括牙周炎的严重程度、余留牙齿数量、探诊出血阳性率、探诊深度（PD）以及附着水平（AL）。比较两组患者的牙周状况,分析牙周检查指标和认知功能的相关性。使用SPSS 26.0软件进行统计学分析。 结果 认知功能障碍组与健康对照组在牙周炎严重程度的分布情况有明显差异（χ²=13.309,P=0.001）,认知功能障碍组的重度牙周炎比例显著高于健康对照组（P<0.05）。认知障碍组PD≥6 mm、AL≥5 mm的位点百分比显著高于对照组,PD=1~3 mm、AL=0~2 mm的位点百分比明显少于对照组（P<0.05）。两组的探诊出血阳性率无明显差别（P>0.05）,认知功能障碍组的余留牙齿数量明显少于对照组（P<0.05）。认知功能的MMSE评分与牙齿数量、AL=0~2 mm的位点百分比呈正相关,与AL≥5 mm的位点百分比呈负相关（P<0.05）。 结论 牙周炎与认知功能障碍之间存在相关性,二者之间的具体关系及相关机制值得进一步探究。     

慢性牙周炎患者早期动脉粥样硬化指标检测

目的明确慢性牙周炎患者动脉粥样硬化早期临床指标的改变,探索慢性牙周炎与动脉粥样硬化关系。方法纳入59名无系统疾病的牙周科就诊患者,其中无或轻度牙周炎者30名和中重度牙周炎患者29名,由同一检查者记录口内缺失牙、存留牙近中颊、远中舌2个位点菌斑指数（plaque index,PLI）、出血指数（bleeding index,BI）、探诊深度（probing depth,PD）、附着丧失（attachment loss,AL）;彩色多普勒超声分别检测双侧颈总动脉内中膜厚度（intima-media thickness,IMT）和血流介导的血管舒张反应（flow-mediated dilatation,FMD）,以这两项指标反映动脉粥样硬化早期血管改变。结果两组研究对象在性别、年龄、体重指数和受教育程度上无统计学差异。牙周炎组的双侧颈动脉IMT均显著高于对照组[左侧IMT：（0.84±0.22mm）vs.（0.70±0.28mm）,P〈0.05,右侧：（0.82±0.31 mm）vs.（0.64±0.20 mm）,P〈0.05],牙周炎组斑块检出率与对照组无统计学差异（左侧：10.34%vs.13.33%P=0.77;右侧：6.90%vs.10%P=0.71）,牙周炎组血流介导的血管舒张反应显著低于对照组[（10.00±6.50%）vs.（13.44±6.41%）,P=0.04]。多因素分析显示调整性别、年龄、吸烟、体重指数、血脂、血糖、血压等因素后,PD和AL仍是影响颈动脉IMT的重要因素,PLI、PD和BI仍是影响血管内皮功能的重要因素。结论中重度慢性牙周炎患者较无/轻度牙周炎者早期动脉粥样硬化指标差,慢性牙周炎可能与动脉粥样硬化相关。     

不同程度慢性牙周炎患者病情的二年自然进展

目的　观察不同程度慢性牙周炎的自然进展规律。方法　纵向观察 16 9例轻、中、重度慢性牙周炎患者在 2年中的疾病自然进展 ,检查除第三磨牙外的全口牙 ,每颗牙 6个位点 ,以探诊深度、附着丧失为指标 ,两次检查之间附着丧失加重≥ 3mm的牙位定为活动性进展。结果　活动性发生率依基线时疾病的轻、中、重程度而逐渐增高 ,按位点活动性的发生率分别为 0 14 %、0 39%及0 73% ,按个体活动性的发生率分别为 15 5 6 %、2 9 89%及 4 3 2 4 % ,差异有统计学意义。结论　重度牙周炎患者是牙周破坏活动性进展的高危人群。     

Periodontitis Prevalence and Severity in Adults: A Cross‐Sectional Study in Norwegian Circumpolar Communities

Background: The aim of this study is to describe the prevalence, severity, and extent of periodontitis in the adult population of circumpolar communities in Norway using data from the Tromstannen–Oral Health in Northern Norway study. Methods: In this cross‐sectional survey, data were collected from a randomized population sample (aged 20 to 79 years) in Northern Norway. Periodontal conditions were assessed for 1,911 dentate adults with a full‐mouth periodontal examination. Probing depth (PD) and bleeding on probing were measured at six sites per tooth. Radiographic bone loss (BL) was examined using orthopantomograms. Results: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/American Academy of Periodontology case definitions, 49.5% of participants had periodontitis, and 9.1% had severe periodontitis. Periodontitis prevalence and severity increased with age. Extent of BL and PD ≥4 mm also increased with age, but more rapidly and to a greater extent for BL. Prevalence of periodontitis was higher among men and varied between urban and rural areas. Periodontitis prevalence was positively associated with smoking, lower levels of education, and income. Conclusions: This study reveals a high burden of periodontitis among adults living in circumpolar communities in Norway. The results showed sociodemographic disparities regarding periodontitis and highlights the importance of further investigation of factors influencing periodontal health.     

Impact of Periodontitis Case Criteria: A Cross‐Sectional Study of Lifestyle

Background: Associations of risk factors/indicators with periodontitis may depend on the included case criterion. The objective of the current study is to evaluate differences in outcome by applying five periodontitis case definitions for cross‐sectional associations with lifestyle factors among participants of the Danish Health Examination Survey (DANHES). Methods: A total of 4,402 adults aged 18 to 96 years from the general health examination of DANHES had a periodontal examination consisting of half‐mouth registration at six sites per tooth including probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment level (CAL). Periodontitis was defined according to severe periodontitis, European Workshop of Periodontology (EWP)‐specific, meanCAL ≥2.55 mm, CAL‐tertile, and PD‐CAL definitions. Multivariable logistic regression models fitted the association of age, sex, smoking status, diabetes mellitus, educational level, alcohol consumption, body mass index, physical activity, body fat percentage, waist circumference, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and C‐reactive protein with periodontitis. Results: Number of cases captured by the five periodontitis case definitions ranged from 337 (9.2%) to 1,136 (31.0%). A total of 224 participants were defined as periodontitis cases by all five criteria. Analyses on 3,665 participants with complete data revealed statistically significant associations of age and smoking with all periodontitis case definitions and of male sex with severe periodontitis and EWP‐specific definitions. Educational level (two lowest groups) was related to three periodontitis criteria. Among obesity and hyperlipidemia measures no factors were related to periodontitis. Conclusion: Regression analyses showed little difference in odds ratio across the five periodontitis case definitions; however, the level of significance did show some variation.     

吸烟对牙周炎患者龈沟液中弹性蛋白酶水平的影响

目的比较吸烟与非吸烟牙周炎患者和健康人龈沟液中细胞外弹性蛋白酶EA-s和细胞内弹性蛋白酶(EA-p)水平的变化。方法选择慢性牙周炎患者41例,共146个探诊出血(BOP)、牙周袋探诊深度(PD)≥4mm、附着丧失(AL)≥2mm的牙周炎位点,将其分为吸烟组79个,非吸烟组67个。同时选择牙周健康者31人作为对照,共85个探诊不出血,牙龈指数(GI)≤1,PD≤3mm,AL≤1mm的位点,同样分为2组,吸烟组45个,非吸烟组40个。观察牙周治疗前、后牙周临床指标菌斑指数(PLI),GI,PD,AL,BOP和龈沟液中EA-s、EA-p水平的变化。结果牙周炎患者中,吸烟组的GI,AL和EA-s水平低于非吸烟组(P<0.05),其余指标差异无显著性(P>0.05),健康者的各项指标差异均无显著性(P>0.05)。无论是吸烟组还是不吸烟组,牙周炎患者的EA-s,EA-p水平均高于健康者(P<0.05)。结论吸烟会降低牙周炎患者龈沟液中EA-s水平,但对EA-p水平影响不大。吸烟对健康人EA水平无显著影响。     

慢性牙周炎维护治疗期临床纵向观察

目的:了解慢性牙周炎维护治疗期临床指标变化规律。方法:对牙周非手术基础治疗后进入维护治疗期的22名慢性牙周炎病人进行9个月的纵向观察。每3个月给予口腔卫生宣教,龈上下洁刮治和根面平整。并在基线和每次复查时记录临床检查指标,包括探诊深度(PD)、临床附着水平(CAL)、探诊出血(BOP)。结果:后牙较前牙更易出现牙周袋加深,>6 mm深袋的比例6个月后显著下降,CAL改善在邻面及舌侧更加明显,BOP比例持续下降。结论:非手术基础治疗配合定期维护,可使临床指标在较短期内获得明显改善。     

Clinical effects of scaling and root planing with an adjunctive periodontal endoscope for residual pockets: a randomized controlled clinical study

目的 比较牙周内窥镜辅助龈下刮治和根面平整（SRP）与传统SRP对慢性牙周炎患者基础治疗后残留牙周袋的临床疗效。方法 将牙周基础治疗后口内每个区至少有1个位点探诊深度（PD）≥5 mm的患者纳入研究,随机分为内窥镜组和SRP组,分别对残留牙周袋位点进行内窥镜辅助SRP治疗和传统SRP治疗。在治疗前（基线）、治疗后3、6个月检查PD、探诊出血（BOP）和附着丧失（AL）,采用SPSS 20.0统计学软件对数据进行统计分析。结果 与基线相比,治疗后3、6个月内窥镜组及SRP组PD≥5 mm位点百分比、PD、AL、BOP阳性位点百分比均降低（P<0.05）。治疗后6个月与3个月相比,内窥镜组PD≥5 mm位点百分比、PD、AL、BOP阳性位点百分比均降低（P<0.05）,而SRP组差异无统计学意义（P>0.05）。与SRP组相比,内窥镜组治疗后3及6个月PD≥5 mm位点百分比、PD均降低,治疗后6个月AL、BOP阳性位点百分比降低（P<0.05）。结论 牙周内窥镜辅助SRP对于基础治疗后的残留牙周袋（PD≥5 mm）的临床疗效优于传统SRP,尤其具有更好的远期预后。     

GCF IL-1beta profiles in periodontal disease

OBJECTIVES: Studies suggest a genetic influence on levels of interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta) in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF). Levels of IL-1beta in GCF, however, are also dependent upon the clinical parameters at the site of collection, including probing depth (PD) and level of attachment (AL). To examine this issue, IL-1beta in GCF was evaluated from patients with varying degrees of periodontal disease. The influence of both the status of the patient and the probing depth at the sampled sites were considered in the analysis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: GCF IL-1beta was determined by ELISA at 6-8 molar sites from 29 non-smoking adults with mild, moderate, or severe periodontal disease at baseline, 2 weeks, and 24 weeks following scaling and root planing. For later analysis, patients were dichotomized on the basis of disease severity (mild/moderate vs severe). Sampled sites were classified at baseline by PD as, shallow (<4 mm), intermediate (4-6 mm), or deep (>6 mm). RESULTS: PD and AL were each strongly correlated with IL-1beta levels at baseline. However, patients with severe disease had higher levels of IL-1beta in each PD category than those with mild/moderate disease. As compared to patients with mild/moderate disease, IL-1beta levels in shallow sites from patients with severe disease was elevated nearly 2 fold (p<0.001). IL-1beta levels were reduced in all groups at 2 weeks and were still significantly reduced in patients with mild/moderate disease at 24 weeks. At 24 weeks IL-1beta returned to near baseline levels in patients with severe disease. CONCLUSION: While PD and AL are each associated with increased GCF IL-1beta, patients with severe disease show higher IL-1beta GCF levels in shallow sites, suggesting that high GCF IL-1beta expression is in part a host trait, and not strictly a function of clinical parameters.