Determination of Periodontal Treatment Requirements for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
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Parkinson's disease, periodontal disease, periodontal treatment needsAbstract
Objective: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is represented by rigidity, akinesia, and tremor, which disrupt automatic, fine motor skills and may impact oral care. Our study aimed to evaluate the periodontal status and treatment needs of patients with PD.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate periodontal health in 120 individuals with PD and age- and sex-matched controls. In the case group, with the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN) data, the Schwab-England scale (SES) for daily life activities and Hoehn & Yahr scale results were recorded to identify the stage of PD. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the clock drawing task were utilized to assess the cognitive condition of patients.
Results: CPITN scores were markedly elevated in the case group compared to the control group. Additionally, positive correlations were identified between the CPITN and the Hoehn & Yahr stage, SES scores, MMSE scores, and the clock drawing exam.
Conclusions: The findings demonstrate that the periodontal condition of individuals with Parkinson’s disease was worse than that of the age-matched control group within the study population.
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