Investigation of the Association Between Psychological Parameters and Periodontal Disease in a Greek Adult Population: A Case - Control Study

Objective: Epidemiologic studies provide strong evidence that chronic psychosocial stress and depression increase the risk of several systemic diseases disorders. The current research aimed to investigate association between stress, with Periodontal Disease indices. Material Methods: study counted 280 individuals, males females, 40–65 years age, were collected through a clinical examination modified standardized questionnaire. Case group included 140 individuals suffering from periodontal disease control consisted no history disease. Psychological factors assessment following inventories, Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Depression (BDI). was assessed based on indices, Probing Pocket Depth (PPD), Clinical Attachment Loss (CAL), Gingival Index (GI) Bleeding (BOP). Univariate multivariate logistic regression analyses carried out compare cases controls. Results: Mean probing depth attachment level 4.60 ± 0.32 mm 4.72 1.12 in 2.10 0.50 1.86 0.31 controls, respectively (p < 0.05 p< 0.01, respectively). Multivariate model, controlling for confounding factors, demonstrated significant BAI BDI deeper pockets [p = 0.028 p 0.032, respectively], moderate/severe CAL 0.018 0.048, respectively]. outcomes also revealed associations mentioned psychological parameters gingival inflammation BOP. Those confirmed after adjusting possible confounders such as smoking, educational socio-economic status. Conclusion: Within limits, CAL.