Abstract
The prevalence of periodontal disease increases through several factors, such as age, gender, and smoking habit. Epidemiology data of periodontal disease can be used to create a strategic plan to decrease the prevalence of the disease. Was analyzed relationship of periodontal disease with age, gender, and smoking habit in a teaching dental hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia in the period of 2010-2015. This cross-sectional study employed 538 medical records. The most common periodontal disease in each age group was chronic periodontitis, which presented in majority of the women with anon-smoking habit. Chi-square test showed p < 0.05, which indicates a significant difference in periodontal disease by age, gender, and smoking habit.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1040-1043 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of International Dental and Medical Research |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |
Keywords
- Age
- Distribution
- Gender
- Periodontal disease
- Smoking habit