Cpitn in Iraqi Females with Thyroid Dysfunction

Abstract

Background: Changes in thyroid function have significant health consequences on
human beings. Women's risk of developing thyroid problems is seven times that
of men. The associations between periodontal diseases and thyroid dysfunction
had received great attention in periodontal literature in last few decades. In the
only few studies that conducted in Iraq, the concentration was primarily directed
toward oral health status and dental treatment needs while the periodontal
treatment needs have been omitted. This omission is definitely due to absence of
implementation of CPITN in these studies.
Aim of the study: to estimate the periodontal health status and periodontal treatment
need among Iraqi females with thyroid dysfunction.
Material and methods: sample of this study consist of 225 adult Iraqi females
allocated into three comparable groups. Group A (patients with hypothyroidism),
Group B (patients with hyperthyroidism) and Group C (control group). CPITN,
CAL & TN indices were recorded and the data were analyzed statistically using
SPSS program.
Results: generally, healthy women found to have better periodontal health and less
clinical attachment loss compared to those with thyroid dysfunction but these
results was not significant for all CPITN scores. On the other hand all population
sample were found to need periodontal treatment in different levels.
Conclusion: Thyroid dysfunction in its both types (hypothyroidism &
hyperthyroidism) has its impact on periodontal health status, but this impact still
in need of more extensive researches to expand our knowledge about this vital
subject.