Prevalence of bleeding on probing among patients at the periodontology clinic of Universitas Airlangga Dental Hospital
1 Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2 Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(02), 618–622
Publication history:
Received on 28 December 2023; revised on 31 January 2024; accepted on 02 February 2024
Abstract:
Background: Periodontal disease is a prevalent global oral health concern, impacting tooth loss in adults. This study investigates the prevalence of bleeding on probing (BOP) and its correlation with various factors.
Objectives: To determine prevalence of bleeding on probing among patients at the periodontology clinic of Universitas Airlangga dental hospital.
Material and Methods: Utilizing a cross-sectional observational design, the research analyzes data from the Periodontology Clinic of RSGM Universitas Airlangga. Sample size calculation involves total sampling from 2022 patient records meeting specific criteria. The study explores BOP, gender, age, and tooth region variables, with data processed in Microsoft Excel and analyzed descriptively.
Conclusion: The majority of patients at Airlangga University's Dental Hospital experience BOP >10%. The highest percentage of BOP >10% is found in males, and the most prevalent age group is 35 to ≥65 years. Sextants 1 and 6 (posterior) show the highest incidence of BOP, with 81 occurrences.
Keywords:
Bleeding on probing; Periodontal disease; Prevalence; Age; Gender; Sextant
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