A Retrospective Study on the Prevalence of Periodontal Disease Among Libyan Adults

Abstract

Background and objectives: Periodontal disease is a condition that causes inflammation of the gingiva and tooth-supporting structure, which affects a significant number of people worldwide. The aim of this study is to describe the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis in records files among the adult population attending a private dental clinic in Tripoli, Libya. Methods: This retrospective observational study reviewed records of patients aged 30 to >50 years who diagnosed as gingivitis or periodontitis and attended a private dental clinic at Tripoli, Libya from 2012 January to March 2019. Results: A total number of 368 patient’s records files were included. 57.6% were females, nearly half of the patients 181 (49.2%) were ranged from the age 30–50 years old. The prevalence of gingivitis 55.4% was more than periodontitis 44.6%. The prevalence of gingivitis was higher in females 60.4% than males and the prevalence of periodontitis was more in males 51.3 %. The prevalence of gingivitis was higher at age group 18-30 years where the periodontitis was more in age group above 50 years. Conclusion: The prevalence of gingivitis was high among the young age group, where the prevalence of periodontitis was high at older age group in Tripoli, Libya.