Comparison between Periodontal Self examination and Self-reported Periodontal Disease among Selected Adults in Kuala Lumpur
10.21315/aos2022.17S1.OA04
- Author:
Siti Nurqissa Mustafa
1
;
Badiah Baharin
2
;
Tanti Irawati Rosli
3
Author Information
1. Periodontic Unit, Jalan Perak Dental Clinic, 11600 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
2. Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3. Department of Family Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Adult;
Periodontal disease;
Periodontitis;
Self-examination;
Self-reported
- MeSH:
Periodontal Diseases--diagnosis;
Adult;
Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
- From:Archives of Orofacial Sciences
2022;17(SUPP 1):61-71
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
ABSTRACT :Periodontal disease, generally known as a silent disease, is one of the major global oral health burdens
that contributes to tooth loss in adults. This study was to compare findings and agreement between
periodontal self-examination (SE) and self-reported (SR) assessments in detection of periodontal
disease among selected adult patients in Kuala Lumpur. The subjects were patients who attended the
periodontic clinics in Faculty of Dentistry, UKM. Periodontal patients who met the inclusion criteria
were randomly assigned into two groups, SE and SR groups. Patients in the SE group performed
a periodontal SE using illustrated written manual with questionnaire, while those in the SR group
answered questionnaire. Both groups were given similar content of questionnaire. Clinical oral
examinations were carried out on all patients by a single trained calibrated examiner. A total of 172
patients (86 in each group) participated in the study with the mean age of 48 years (SD 12.6). Majority
of them had severe periodontal disease. Only item “total number of teeth” had showed good agreement
(p < 0.01) between groups. SR group showed higher sensitivity for all items (mobility, colour, recession
and bleeding). Meanwhile, the SE group demonstrated higher specificity for items on mobility, recession
and bleeding. Both SR and SE assessment areas were reliable in measuring total number of teeth in
periodontal patients. SR assessment is more sensitive in detecting periodontal disease in terms of items
for mobility, colour, recession and bleeding.
- Full text:2.2022my0028.pdf
