The Interplay Between Periodontitis, Caries and Dental Restorations in an Adult Population.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore the local co-occurrence patterns between caries and periodontal parameters (probing depth [PD] and clinical attachment loss [CAL]) and assess whether restorations/caries are spatially associated with poorer periodontal outcomes in a German adult population.

Materials and methods

Cross-sectional data from the German Oral Health Study (DMS V, 2014), consisting of 966 adults (35-44 years old) and 1042 seniors (65-75 years old), were analysed. Periodontal examinations were conducted on 12 index teeth (three surfaces), while caries status was evaluated across all tooth surfaces. The relationship between periodontal health and caries was analysed using hierarchical regression models.

Results

Strong associations were found between filled surfaces and increased

SUBMITTER: Pitchika V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12695450 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature