TITLE:
Profile of Aggressive and Chronic Periodontitis in Kinshasa Dental Hospitals, DR Congo
AUTHORS:
Em Kalala Kazadi, Steve Sekele Masin, Nyimi Bushabu Fidele, Isourady Bourley Jean Paul Sekele, Jacques Bolenge, Augustin Mantshumba, Ingaya Ediz Ekofo, Mulumba Hubert Ntumba
KEYWORDS:
Prevalence, Profile, Aggressive Periodontitis, Chronic Periodontitis, Probing Pocket Depth
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Stomatology,
Vol.7 No.10,
September
30,
2017
ABSTRACT: Periodontitis is a prevalent destructive gum
disease, characterized by loss of tissues supporting the teeth. The two main
forms, chronic and aggressive have not been assessed in Kinshasa, DR Congo. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the
Prevalence and the pattern of chronic periodontitis (CP) and aggressive
periodontitis (AP) in
order to improve its management. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study of 404 subjects attending
the dental services of the four hospitals of Kinshasa city, from October 2013
to April 2014 was carried out. The plaque index (PlI), bleeding on probing (BOP), probing pocket depth (PPD) and
frequency of tooth brushing (FTB)
were the parameters assessed. The SPSS software version 20.0 was used. Results: Out of 404 patients examined, 322 (79.7%) had
chronic periodontitis versus to 44 (10.9%) of aggressive periodontitis. The
female was higher than males with a sex ratio of 1.49:1 and the age group
between 20 and 29 was the most represented. PPP of ≥6 mm was found in 24.6%, 5 or 5.5 mm in 27.3% and PPP
of 3.5 to 4.5 mm in 48.1% of patients with periodontitis. Significant
difference was found between CP and AP according to age variable, p-value Conclusion: The two main forms of periodontitis diseases are more prevalent in patients attending dental services
in Kinshasa and affect male as well as female. Age remains an essential variable to distinguish between CP and AP.