Periodontal Disease in Juvenile Diabetics and Non-Diabetics

Abstract

Background: Knowing the prevalence of periodontal disease, to identify some associated variables in youth population. Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (DMID) has been included as a common variable. Methods: Cross-sectional study over 383 individuals, 11 to 18 years old. Chi square and Odds ratio (95% confidente limits) have been determined. Results: Periodontal disease prevalence is 37,53%. An epidemiological and statistical association were found with: Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, low social class, poor dental hygiene and plaque index over 0,20. Conclusions: Juvenile diabetic population must be considered as a high risk group for periodontal disease