Open-access Periodontal disease and quality of life in patients with circulatory diseases

Doença periodontal e qualidade de vida em pacientes com doenças circulatórias

Abstract

Introduction  Circulatory system diseases are one of the leading causes of death. Periodontal health is a component of oral and general health that contributes to quality of life.

Objective  To analyze periodontal conditions and quality of life in patients with circulatory diseases.

Material and method  Cross-sectional study, with patients with circulatory diseases (n=125). The clinical periodontal examination was performed considering: biofilm, bleeding on probing, suppuration, probing depth, gingival recession, and clinical attachment level. Quality of life was assessed with the Medical Outcomes Study 36 – Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) and Oral Health Impact Profile – short form (OHIP-14). Data were analyzed with parametric and nonparametric tests (α=5%).

Result  Elderly and men had a greater severity of periodontal disease. The Elderly had lower values in the domains of "Functional capacity" and "Physical aspects" (SF-36). The domain "Pain" had lower values in subjects with health/gingivitis. OHIP-14 did not show differences in the comparisons. There was no correlation between quality of life and the severity of periodontal disease.

Conclusion  Among patients with circulatory diseases, the elderly and men had greater severity of periodontal disease. The elderly had a poorer quality of life (functional capacity and physical aspects). There was no correlation between the severity of periodontal disease and quality of life.

Descriptors:  Cardiovascular system; cardiovascular disease; oral health; periodontal diseases; quality of life

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