An Insight into the Role of Periodontitis as a Potential Risk Factor for Development of Erectile Dysfunction
10.21315/aos2022.17S1.OA08
- Author:
Zuhrah Mohd Sood
1
;
Nik Madihah Nik-Azis
2
;
Badiah Baharin
2
;
Zulkifli Md Zainuddin
3
;
Masfueh Razali
2
;
Haizal Mohd Hussaini
4
Author Information
1. Ministry of Health of Malaysia, Federal Government Administrative Centre, 62590 Putrajaya, Malaysia
2. Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3. Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4. Department of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Erectile dysfunction;
International Index of Erectile Function;
Men’s sexual health;
Periodontitis;
Periodontal disease
- MeSH:
Erectile Dysfunction;
Periodontitis
- From:Archives of Orofacial Sciences
2022;17(SUPP 1):107-118
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
ABSTRACT:Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the common sexual disorders affecting many men worldwide.
Owing to shared common risk factors, periodontitis is related to ED. However, the prevalence of
periodontitis among Malaysian patients with ED is currently unknown. This study aimed to investigate
the prevalence of periodontitis in patients with ED in Malaysia and the factors associated with this
relationship. Forty-one subjects aged 27–59 years old were recruited to participate in this study.
The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) was used in assessing the presence of ED.
Their periodontal health was assessed through comprehensive periodontal examination including plaque
index, bleeding on probing and clinical attachment level. The subjects were categorised according
to the severity of their periodontal health and ED. A questionnaire on general health and oral habits
was administered. The prevalence of periodontitis (95.5%) among subjects with ED was significantly
higher than those without ED (52.6%). Subjects with ED had the worst periodontal health, as
indicated by the mean clinical attachment loss and percentage of sites with bleeding on probing.
No differences in oral hygiene habits were found between subjects with and without ED. The prevalence
of periodontal disease among Malaysian patients with ED was high. Periodontitis was positively
associated with the severity of ED, supporting a dose-dependent association between the two diseases.
Oral hygiene habits were not significantly related to any periodontitis parameters nor were significantly
different between subjects with and without ED.
- Full text:2.2022my0032.pdf
