Periodontitis prevalence based on the current classification system among patients attending Dental Clinic Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia

Syawal Fitri  Rosli; Zurairah  Berahim; Nusaibah Sakinah  Nordin; Haslina Taib

doi:10.31436/ijohs.v7i2.445

Authors

Syawal Fitri Rosli School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Zurairah Berahim School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Nusaibah Sakinah Nordin School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Haslina Taib School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31436/ijohs.v7i2.445

Keywords:

periodontitis, periodontal classification system, risk factors, staging and grading

Abstract

Periodontal disease is among the most prevalent oral health issues globally. This condition compromises the supportive structures of teeth and is influenced by both local and systemic factors. The 2017 Diagnosis and Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions characterized the severity and progression of periodontitis by staging (I to IV) and grading (A, B, C), respectively. Although this classification scheme has been gradually adopted in local settings since its introduction in 2018, data on the prevalence of periodontitis using this framework remain limited. This study intended to determine the prevalence of periodontitis and its associated factors based on the current classification system among patients attending Hospital Pakar USM (HPUSM). This is a retrospective record review study that utilized the retrieval of patients’ records, spanning 2018 to 2024. Data on sociodemographic and periodontal diagnosis were collected. Data were analysed by using descriptive statistics, chi-squared tests, and an independent t-test. Of 300 records retrieved, 262 had complete periodontal records. The mean age of patients was 42.48 years (SD14.32), with 91.2% being Malays. The overall prevalence of periodontitis was 50.8%, with generalized periodontitis stage III grade C being the most reported (31.4%). Significant associations were found between periodontitis and age (p<0.001), systemic diseases (p<0.001), medication taken (p=0.001), and smoking habits (p<0.001). Within study limitations, periodontitis stage III grade C was prevalent among the study population. Age, systemic diseases, medications, and smoking habits are the possible risk factors for periodontitis.

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