Unit 6: Epidemiology Flashcards
Main Types of diseases that epidemiology studies focus on…
Gingivitis Chronic Adult Periodontitis Aggressive Periodontitis - Generalized - Localized
At what stage in life is gingivitis most prevalent?
DURING puberty
At what age does gingivitis begin?
Age 5
Is there a sex predilection in gingivitis?
Yes
More common in males (They’re gross)
What supports the fact that there is a higher prevalence of males with gingivitis?
The National Survey of Oral Health in US employed adults and seniors 1986.
What teeth are affected in Localized Aggressive Periodontitis?
Incisors and 1st Molars
At what age does localized aggressive periodontitis begin??
AFTER puberty
Sex Predilection in localized aggressive periodontitis…
NONE
Race Predilection in localized aggressive periodontitis….
Blacks 10X more likely
Blacks 1-2%
Whites .1-.2%
Race predilection in gingivitis….
NONE
Family aggregation in gingivitis….
NONE
Family aggregation in localized & generalized aggressive periodontitis….
YES
Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis is defined as…
A generalized ( Teeth other than 1 molars & incisors) pattern of bone loss.
What is the age of onset that generalized aggressive periodontitis?
AFTER puberty
Periodontal destruction is related to…
Plaque
Epidemiology studies of prevalence on generalized aggressive periodontitis…
NO good studies but occurrence is similar to localized aggressive
Chronic Adult Periodontitis is….
A Slow chronic disease
Generalized form of destruction
Age of onset of Chronic Adult Periodontitis…
AFTER puberty
Not usually apparent until the 3rd or 4th decade of life
Chronic Aggressive Periodontitis can affect what percent of the population?
10-30%
Race Predilection of Chronic Adult Periodontitis
NONE
