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  • Title: [Periodontal disease in juvenile diabetics and non-diabetics].
    Author: Domínguez Rojas V, Calatrava Larragán L, Ortega Molina P, Astasio Arbiza P, Pérez Bravo L, de Pereda García A, García Nuñez JA.
    Journal: Rev Sanid Hig Publica (Madr); 1993; 67(6):475-83. PubMed ID: 7732314.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Knowing the prevalence of periodontal disease, to identify some associated variables in youth population. Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (DMID) has been included as a common variable. METHODS: Cross-sectional study over 383 individuals, 11 to 18 years old. Chi square and Odds ratio (95% confidence limits) have been determined. RESULTS: Periodontal disease prevalence is 37.53%. An epidemiological and statistical association were found with: Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, low social class, poor dental hygiene and plaque index over 0.20. CONCLUSIONS: Juvenile diabetic population must be considered as a high risk group for periodontal disease.
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