Periodontal progression based on radiographic records: An observational study in chronic and aggressive periodontitis

Journal of Dentistry
Olanrewaju OnaboluL Nibali

Abstract

The current classification assumes that aggressive periodontitis (AgP) has a faster rate of progression than chronic periodontitis (CP). However, this has not been clearly proven and difficulties exist in establishing progression. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of retrospectively utilising previous records for clinical diagnosis of periodontal diseases and to assess if two different patterns of disease progression exist between AgP and CP. Previous radiographic records of a cohort of 235 patients clinically diagnosed with AgP or CP were requested from the referring general dental practitioners (GDPs). Comparable radiographic records were analysed in order to assess progression patterns and associate these with clinical diagnosis, by multilevel analysis. 43 patients out of the initial 235 had comparable radiographs retrieved from the GDPs. 858 sites were followed for an average 6.6 years. Radiographically, AgP showed a faster linear pattern of progression than CP (0.31mm/year vs. 0.20mm/year, p<0.001). This study provides evidence for a faster disease progression in untreated AgP compared to CP as assessed by radiographic bone levels. Furthermore, it shows that retrievability of previous radiographs from GDPs is unpr...Continue Reading

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Jan 19, 2016·Journal of Periodontology·Yésica Alejandra Villa-CorreaSergio Iván Tobón-Arroyave
Feb 16, 2016·Journal of Clinical Periodontology·José DopicoNikos Donos
Jun 1, 2016·Journal of Clinical Periodontology·Jamila KissaJasim M Albandar
Jun 2, 2017·Journal of Clinical Periodontology·Sara Thorbert-MrosTord Berglundh
May 24, 2019·Journal of Periodontology·Luigi NibaliNikos Donos
Apr 2, 2020·Journal of Periodontal Research·Jennifer FullerLuigi Nibali

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