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Epidemiology of Periodontitis - Easy Notes

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This section talks about how common periodontitis (gum disease) is around the world and who is more likely to get it.

Part 1 - How Common is Gum Disease in Young People? (Age 11-25)

Gum disease that progresses slowly or moderately (Grade A & B) is found in different amounts across the world:
Region% Affected
West Europe1-3%
North America2-5%
South America4-8%
Asia5-8%
Africa10-20%
Africa has the highest rate and Europe has the lowest.

Part 2 - Who is at Higher Risk?

Three main factors make a person more likely to get gum disease:
  1. Race/Ethnicity - some ethnic groups are more affected
  2. Gender - males and females are not equally affected
  3. Socioeconomic status - poorer living conditions = higher risk

Part 3 - USA Study (NHANES III Survey, 9689 people)

Researchers looked at deep gum pockets (>5mm) - a sign of serious gum disease:
GroupPockets >5mmAttachment Loss >5mm
Non-Hispanic White7.6%19.9%
Non-Hispanic Black18.4%27.9%
Mexican American14.4%28.3%
Overall average8.9%19.9%
Key conclusion: Gum disease is NOT equally distributed - race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status all matter.

Part 4 - Brazil Study (612 people, age 14-29)

  • Researchers checked 6 sites per tooth in full-mouth exams
  • Chronic periodontitis was defined as CAL (Clinical Attachment Loss) ≥ 3mm in 2+ teeth
Results:
Measure% of Subjects% of Teeth
CAL ≥ 3mm50.4%9.7%
CAL ≥ 5mm17.4%1.1%
  • In 14-19 year olds: 18.2% had chronic periodontitis
  • In 24-29 year olds: 72.0% had chronic periodontitis
This shows gum disease gets much more common as age increases even in young adults.

Simple Summary in One Line:

Gum disease is common worldwide, but affects some groups (Black, Hispanic, poor, older young adults) much more than others - and it worsens with age even in your 20s.

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Epidemiology of Periodontitis

How common is Periodontitis in young people? (Age 11-25)

Periodontitis with a slow to moderate rate of progression (Grade A and B) has been studied extensively. One study found its prevalence in the age group 11-25 years varies by region:
RegionPrevalence
West Europe1-3%
North America2-5%
South America4-8%
Asia5-8%
Africa10-20%
Africa has the highest prevalence and West Europe has the lowest.

Risk Indicators

Studies have shown that three factors are important risk indicators for periodontitis with slow to moderate rate of progression in adolescents and young individuals:
  1. Race-ethnicity
  2. Gender
  3. Socioeconomic status

NHANES III Study (USA - 9689 subjects)

Data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) was analyzed. Researchers looked at periodontal pockets >5mm and attachment loss >5mm:
GroupPockets >5mmAttachment Loss >5mm
Non-Hispanic white7.6%19.9%
Non-Hispanic black18.4%27.9%
Mexican Americans14.4%28.3%
Total (all subjects)8.9%19.9%
Conclusion: The severity of periodontal disease is not uniformly distributed among race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.

Brazilian Study (612 subjects, age 14-29)

  • Sample: 291 males / 321 females, aged 14-29 years
  • Full-mouth, six sites per tooth clinical examination was done
  • Chronic periodontitis was defined as CAL ≥3mm affecting two or more teeth
  • Aggressive periodontitis cases were excluded
Results:
CAL threshold% of subjects% of teeth
CAL ≥3mm50.4%9.7%
CAL ≥5mm17.4%1.1%
Prevalence of chronic periodontitis ranged from 18.2% (age 14-19 years) to 72.0% (age 24-29 years) - showing a sharp increase with age even within young adults.

Key Takeaway:

The prevalence and severity of periodontitis varies significantly by region, race-ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status. Even among young individuals, chronic periodontitis becomes far more prevalent with increasing age.
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