The seasonal occurrence of periodontitis – a retrospective cohort study from a practice-based research network

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Beitragende

  • Stefanie Anna Peikert - , Medizinische Universität Graz, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (Autor:in)
  • Stephanie Metzger - , Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (Autor:in)
  • Anne Brigitte Kruse - , Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (Autor:in)
  • Felix Mittelhamm - , Herr Dr. med. dent. Felix Mittelhamm (Autor:in)
  • Eberhard Frisch - , Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Herr Dr. med. dent. Felix Mittelhamm (Autor:in)
  • Kirstin Vach - , Universitätsklinikum Freiburg (Autor:in)
  • Petra Ratka-Krüger - , Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (Autor:in)
  • Johan Peter Woelber - , Hochschulmedizin (Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum), Poliklinik für Zahnerhaltung, Bereich Parodontologie, Poliklinik für Zahnerhaltung (Autor:in)

Abstract

Objective: Many diseases are characterised by their seasonal appearance due to circannual changes in immune defence and a lifestyle that changes over the seasons. However, there is a lack of studies regarding the influence of seasonality on periodontitis. Therefore, the aim of this non-interventional, retrospective, observational study was to investigate the influence of seasonality on periodontitis. Materials and methods: Periodontal parameters of 5,908 patients of a practice-based research network (PBRN) were analysed. Probing pocket depth (PPD), Bleeding on Probing (BOP) and tooth mobility were assessed for seasonal fluctuations. Results: Within the PBRN patient data, seasonality was significantly associated with PPD of the individual months in patients with periodontitis. Pairwise comparison between the months showed significantly higher PPD in July compared to several months. PPD appeared significantly lower in December compared to June and November. Regarding season, the proportion of deep PPDs (6 mm) was significantly higher in summer compared to autumn (p = 0.024). Concerning BOP, a significant difference between winter and autumn could be observed (p = 0.016). No seasonal influence was found for tooth mobility. Conclusion: This practice-network based study indicated a tendency for seasonal variations in periodontal parameters among periodontal patients. However, the differences did not achieve clinical relevance. Clinical relevance: Regarding the seasonality of several diseases there might also be an influence of seasons on the periodontium, which would have a potential influence on periodontal studies and daily periodontal examination.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer596
FachzeitschriftClinical oral investigations
Jahrgang28
Ausgabenummer11
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - Nov. 2024
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

PubMed 39400750

Schlagworte

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Schlagwörter

  • Periodontitis, Practice-based research network (PBRN), Seasonality