Publicación:

Caracteristicas Sociodemograficas y Clinicas en pacientes con enfermedad periodontal que asisten a la Clínica del Posgrado de Periodoncia de la Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia Sede Bogotá. 2019-II.

Resumen

INTRODUCTION: Periodontitis associated with microbial biofilm is related to sociodemographic factors that are important in its prevention and control. The purpose of this research was to describe sociodemographic variables involved in the development of periodontitis in patients who attended the periodontics clinic of the Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia Sede Bogotá between October 2019 - March 2020. METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was carried out In 41 patients, who underwent a clinical examination and a structured survey to evaluate the periodontal sociodemographic and clinical conditions, the data collected was systematized in the Excel program and each of the quantitative and qualitative variables was analyzed through frequencies and percentages. RESULTS: The population was made up of 51% women, aged 41-50 years with 32%; singles were 51%; secondary education level 49%; stratum 2 and 3 with 44%; at the level of habits, alcohol consumption was 51%; no tobacco use was 63%. Clinical characteristics no pathological migration 68%, No dental mobility in 59%; no suppuration 93%. Regarding oral hygiene Brushing, three times a day 56%, I use silk, once a day 41% and I use mouthwash, once a day 39%. Diagnosis, 31% had Stage II Grade A Periodontitis. CONCLUSIONS: Prevalence of Periodontitis is associated with a low educational level, since most patients had only attended secondary school and this is reflected in fewer financial resources and fewer dental visits.