The aim of this cross sectional study was to investigate the association between the frequency of alcohol consumption and periodontitis.

A sample of 542 adults  aged 35-55 underwent a complete periodontal examinations with alcohol consumption being measured using AUDIT (alcohol use disorders identification test)  and CAGE (Cut-down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener) instruments. Patients were classified into 4 groups; (1) no or occasional alcohol use (NA), (2) moderate alcohol use (MA), (3) intense alcohol use (IA) and (4) alcohol dependence (DA).  Associated were tested using univariate and multivariate logistic regression stratified by smoking status when appropriate.

They found

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They concluded  that :-

Occurrence of periodontitis among alcohol users were high and the frequency of alcohol consumption increased the odds of periodontitis incrementally mainly in smokers.

 

Lages EJP, Costa FO, Lages EMB, Cota LOM, Cortelli SC, Nobre-Franco GC, Cyrino RM, Cortelli JR. Risk variables in the association between frequency of alcohol consumption and periodontitis. J Clin Periodontol 2011; doi: 10.1111/ j.1600-051X.2011.01809.x.

 

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