An in Vivo Evaluation of Changing Blood Platelet Levels in Institutionalized Patients Suffering from Chronic Periodontal Disorders: An Original Research Study

Abstract

Background and Aim: Literature has well evidenced that blood platelet count is not incredibly constant especially in known cases of chronic Periodontitis. Its changing levels could be significant markers for other interrelated disorders. Consequently, the sole aim of this study was to evaluate the fluctuating blood platelet count in patients with chronic periodontal diseases.

Materials & Methods: All patients were selected from the department of Periodontology of the institute. Total 100 patients were intended to be studied wherein 50 were non-diseased (control) while rest 50 patients were suffering from chronic Periodontitis. Periodontal health parameters like plaque index, pocket depth, attachments levels etc. were evaluated and compared to draw final inference.

Statistical Analysis & Results: Statistical analysis was completed by statistical software ‘Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)’. Authors have ascertained the maximum precision of results by using suitable statistical tests that have provided p values, mean, standard deviation, standard error an 95% CI. P ≤ 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Out of 100 studied patients, males were 58 and females were 42. P value was significant for the age range 34-37 years.

Conclusion: Within the limitations of the study authors concluded that platelet count was considerably elevated in patients with chronic periodontitis as compared to control group. These findings may be rationally correlated with the underlying inflammatory processes and responses those happening in the patients with chronic Periodontitis.