Comparison of Gingival Inflammatory Parameters and Pain Perception on Periodontal Probing - A cross sectional study, Part II

  • Balachandran Ashwath Department of Periodontology, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu, India http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3065-5879
  • Muthukali Shanmugam Department of Periodontology, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu, India http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7235-4591
  • Elumalai Agila Department of Periodontology, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu, India http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3670-8863
  • Vijayarangan Anitha Department of Periodontology, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu, India http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3613-5156
  • Durai Aishwarya Department of Periodontology, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu, India
  • Aanisha Zafrin Department of Periodontology, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu, India

Abstract

Background: Probing of the periodontal pocket is an essential part of the diagnosis of periodontal disease and 15-77% of untreated periodontal patients experience pain during probing. Therefore, the objective of this study is to evaluate the pain perceived by patients with dental plaque-induced gingivitis and chronic periodontitis during periodontal probing and the main objective includes the evaluation of the relationship between pain perceived during periodontal probing and gingival inflammatory parameters.
Material and Methods: A total of 475 participants were recruited into the study. The patients were divided into two groups: Group-A (Gingivitis Group - 275 patients) and Group-B (Chronic Periodontitis Group - 200 patients). Clinical parameters included analysis of bleeding on probing, simplified gingival index, pocket depth on probing, and clinical attachment level. Pain score was recorded using the HP VAS scale and all patients participated in the study after a detailed explanation of the study protocol.
Results: A significant difference in pain perception was noted between groups, highlighting the role of the degree of inflammation in the examination of periodontal parameters.
Conclusion: Within the limitations of the present study, we can conclude that pain perception is directly correlated with the degree of inflammation in periodontitis rather than plaque-induced gingivitis during periodontal probing. Therefore, some form of adjuvant topical anesthesia may be considered in order to reduce pain levels in severely inflamed patients, to encourage continued acceptance of supportive periodontal therapy.

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Published
2022-10-31
How to Cite
ASHWATH, Balachandran et al. Comparison of Gingival Inflammatory Parameters and Pain Perception on Periodontal Probing - A cross sectional study, Part II. Journal of Oral Research, [S.l.], v. 11, n. 5, p. 1-11, oct. 2022. ISSN 0719-2479. Available at: <https://joralres.com/index.php/JOralRes/article/view/joralres.2022.053>. Date accessed: 29 mar. 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.17126/joralres.2022.053.