Association between chronic periodontitis and hypertension in South Indian population: A cross-sectional study

Abstract

Aim:The aim of this work was investigating if there is any association between chronic periodontitis and hypertension, to assess any individual relationship with Basal metabolic index (BMI) and any association with white blood cell count (WBC count) in South Indian population.Settings and Design:This study is a cross-sectional study. The study sample consisted of 77 patients between the age group of 30–50 years, who were included after excluding risk factors for hypertension.Subjects and Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted in Sree Balaji Dental College in the Outpatient Department of Periodontology. Blood pressure (BP) was recorded in the sitting, standing, and lying positions. The three positions were examined to assess the mean value of BP. Other data collected include sociodemographic details, diet, education status, height, weight, BMI, and WBC. The periodontal status of the subjects was assessed by the bleeding index (Ainamo and Bay) and community periodontal index by community periodontal index and treatment needs.Statistical Data:The statistical data were assessed by SPSS software version 17.Results:There were 77 subjects participated in this study. However, there was an association between BMI sitting systolic BP is negative the P = 0.044, which is significant. Mean of generalized chronic periodontitis in sitting systolic BP is 118.0833 (95% confidence intervals 112.17 ± 123.99).Conclusions:We did not find any statistical significance between these two variables. However, this study is a cross-sectional study further; longitudinal studies need to be done to establish the true phenomena.

The Effect of Non-surgical Periodontal Treatment on Patients With Combined Refractory Arterial Hypertension and Stage Iii, Grade B Periodontitis: A Preliminary Prospective Clinical Study

“…Some studies found an association between BMI and AH, which indicates that obese patients are at a higher risk of developing AH [53]. A significant association between SBP and BMI has also been observed in hypertensive individuals [32]. This higher rate of obesity may be related to one of the risk factors for the development of non-communicable diseases like AH and type 2 diabetes mellitus [54].…”

The Effect of Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment on Patients with Combined Refractory Arterial Hypertension and Stage III, Grade B Periodontitis: A Preliminary Prospective Clinical Study

“…Some studies found an association between BMI and AH, which indicates that obese patients are at a higher risk of developing AH [ 57 ]. A significant association between SBP and BMI has also been observed in hypertensive individuals [ 36 ]. This higher rate of obesity may be related to one of the risk factors for the development of non-communicable diseases such as AH and type 2 diabetes mellitus [ 19 ].…”

“…Participants underwent analysis of the waist–hip relationship (WHR = waist [cm] ÷ hip [cm]) using a tape measure, considering limit values for men and women at 0.85 and 0.90, respectively [ 35 ]. Furthermore, body mass index (BMI) values were obtained using anthropometric scale (digital anthropometric scale 200 kg/100 g, Welmy), through the values of weight (kg) and height (m), using the calculation BMI = weight [Kg]/height 2 [m 2 ] [ 36 ].…”

The Relationship between Hypertension and Periodontitis: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…Participants were weighed and measured with a balance and a stadiometer to obtain body weight in kilograms and height in meters; the body mass index (BMI = weight [kg]/height 2 [m 2 ]) was then calculated [21]. The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR = waist [cm] ÷ hip [cm]) was obtained using a measuring tape at the waistline and hip, considering the iliac crest as a reference point with the limit values of 0.90 and 0.85 for men and women, respectively [24].…”

“…Nevertheless, data in the present literature are contradictory. Some authors support a direct relationship between hypertension and periodontal disease [5,8,15,19], and others did not find the stated association [20,21]. Recently, we have evaluated the effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) on periodontal clinical parameters and systemic blood pressure in patients with combined hypertension and periodontitis stage III grade B.…”