IADR Abstract Archives
A Preliminary Study on Periodontal and BMI Status in Filipinos
Objectives: Obesity is a common risk factor for major non-communicable diseases (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer). Emerging evidence has shown that obesity is linked to periodontal disease. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association of periodontal conditions with the body mass index (BMI) status in a cohort of Filipinos.
Methods: A total of41 subjects participated in this preliminary study which was approved by the research committee of the University of the East College of Dentistry. Demographic data were recorded from each subject. Body weight and height were measured, and BMI was then calculated. The status of underweight (UW), normal weight (NW), overweight (OW) and obesity (O) was determined. Basic periodontal examination (BPE) was undertaken by a single examiner, and periodontal conditions wereclassified accordingly.
Results: Majority of the participants were females (n=27, 66%), and most of the participants were atthe age groups of 18-29 years and 40-49 years. The percentage distribution of BMI scores was 31.7% (UW), 39.1% (NW), 19.5% (OW) and 9.7% (O), respectively. The corresponding distribution of BPE scores (3/4) was 53.8%/15.4% for UW, 18.8%/62.5% for NW, 25%/37.5% for OW and 25%/50% for O. Overall, there was no significant association between BMI and BPE scores (X2 = 7.77; p=0.254).
Conclusions: Within the limitations of the study,the current findings show thatthe individual participants present with varying BMI and BPE status as well as periodontal treatment needs. Further study with a large sample size is warranted to clarify the association of BMI with periodontal conditions and relevant clinical implications.
Methods: A total of41 subjects participated in this preliminary study which was approved by the research committee of the University of the East College of Dentistry. Demographic data were recorded from each subject. Body weight and height were measured, and BMI was then calculated. The status of underweight (UW), normal weight (NW), overweight (OW) and obesity (O) was determined. Basic periodontal examination (BPE) was undertaken by a single examiner, and periodontal conditions wereclassified accordingly.
Results: Majority of the participants were females (n=27, 66%), and most of the participants were atthe age groups of 18-29 years and 40-49 years. The percentage distribution of BMI scores was 31.7% (UW), 39.1% (NW), 19.5% (OW) and 9.7% (O), respectively. The corresponding distribution of BPE scores (3/4) was 53.8%/15.4% for UW, 18.8%/62.5% for NW, 25%/37.5% for OW and 25%/50% for O. Overall, there was no significant association between BMI and BPE scores (X2 = 7.77; p=0.254).
Conclusions: Within the limitations of the study,the current findings show thatthe individual participants present with varying BMI and BPE status as well as periodontal treatment needs. Further study with a large sample size is warranted to clarify the association of BMI with periodontal conditions and relevant clinical implications.