Domínguez Rojas V, Calatrava Larragán L, Ortega Molina P, Astasio Arbiza P, Pérez Bravo L, de Pereda García A, García Nuñez J A
Departamento de Medicina Preventiva, Salud Pública e Historia de la Ciencia Facultad Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Rev Sanid Hig Publica (Madr). 1993 Nov-Dec;67(6):475-83.
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.
Cross-sectional study over 383 individuals, 11 to 18 years old. Chi square and Odds ratio (95% confidence limits) have been determined.
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.
Juvenile diabetic population must be considered as a high risk group for periodontal disease.