Open AccessSocio-behavioral factors, oral hygiene level and periodontitis prevalence in a 35-44-year-old Greek adult population: A cross-sectional survey
Author(s) -
Iliana Diamanti,
Argy Polychronopoulou,
William Papaioannou,
Charis Theodoridis,
Vasileios Margaritis,
Eleni Mamai-Homata,
Sotirios Kalfas
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of clinical and experimental dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.481
H-Index - 23
ISSN - 1989-5488
DOI - 10.4317/jced.58507
Subject(s) - medicine , oral hygiene , interdental consonant , periodontitis , periodontium , dentistry , population , hygiene , cross sectional study , tooth brushing , environmental health , pathology , brush , toothbrush , electrical engineering , engineering
Sub-optimal oral hygiene is considered as a primary risk factor for periodontitis occurrence. Various socio-behavioral determinants may contribute either independently or by influencing adversely the oral hygiene (OH) level. The aim of the present study was to examine the periodontal status of 35-44-year-old Greek adults and determine the contribution of risk indicators, including the socio-behavioral aspects and the population's oral hygiene level, on disease prevalence.