J Menopausal Med.  2017 Dec;23(3):202-209. 10.6118/jmm.2017.23.3.202.

A Comparative Analysis of Pre- and Postmenopausal Females with Periodontitis and Its Response to a Non Invasive Clinical Approach

• Prasanna J
• Sumadhura
• Karunakar

• KMID: 2400257
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.6118/jmm.2017.23.3.202

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
The influence of sex steroid hormones on periodontium can be knockdown with good plaque control. The aim of the present study was to evaluate periodontal status in pre- and postmenopausal women with periodontitis following non-surgical therapy.
METHODS
Total 60 female patients' periodontal status was measured by periodontal index (PRI), and oral hygiene status was measured by plaque index (PI). Both the parameters were measured at baseline i.e. before scaling and root planing and after 3 months intervals post treatment. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21.
RESULTS
The mean PRI scores in premenopausal group were 5.68 ± 0.64 and 2.53 ± 0.13, and PI scores were 1.84 ± 0.17 and 0.91 ± 0.13 respectively at baseline and 3 months. The mean PRI scores in postmenopausal group were 6.08 ± 0.46 and 2.55 ± 0.12, and PI scores were 1.86 ± 0.24 and 1.00 ± 0.24 respectively at baseline and 3 months.
CONCLUSIONS
There was more desirable response to non-surgical periodontal therapy in both the groups but not significant variation in between two groups.

Keyword

Dental plaque; Dental scaling; Inflammation; Menopause; Periodontitis

MeSH Terms

Dental Plaque
Dental Scaling
Female*
Gonadal Steroid Hormones
Humans
Inflammation
Menopause
Oral Hygiene
Periodontal Index
Periodontitis*
Periodontium
Root Planing
Gonadal Steroid Hormones

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Flow chart showing selection of patients and study design. PRI: periodontal index, PI: plaque index.

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  Fig. 2 Comparison of both groups at baseline and 3 months.

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