Assessment of Association of Smoking and Periodontal Disease

Abstract

Background: This study was conducted for the assessment of association of smoking and periodontal disease.

Material and methods: This study comprised of overall 100 participants. These participants were examined for the signs of smoking. Following diagnosis, subjects were separated into two groups: smokers (group I) and nonsmokers (group II). If participants were in a smoking group, their smoking duration and number of cigarettes per day would be recorded. The study excluded individuals who had received immunosuppressive, antibiotic, or corticosteroid therapy within the previous six months, patients under the age of 18, pregnant women, patients with blood illness, acute and chronic infections, autoimmune and cardiovascular disease, and former smokers. The periodontal status of these subjects was recorded. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software.

Results: The values of all the three indices were higher among smokers as compared to non-smokers. The value of plaque index, gingival index and CPITN index among smokers was 1.53±0.7, 1.42±0.49 and 1.92±0.5, respectively.

Conclusion: In this study, the value of plaque index, gingival index and CPITN index was higher among smokers as compared to non-smokers, indicating that smoking is associated with poor quality of periodontal health.