Periodontal diseases in Africa.

Periodontal diseases, a group of complex conditions marked by an excessive immune response and periodontal tissue destruction, are a global health concern. Since 1990, the incidence of these diseases has doubled, with Western sub-Saharan Africa experiencing the highest burden. Accurate diagnosis and case identification are crucial for understanding the etiology, features of disease, research, treatment and prevention.

Prevalence of periodontitis and oral hygiene practices among diabetic and non-diabetic patients in a tertiary hospital in Lagos: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: periodontitis is the sixth leading long-term complication of diabetes mellitus which can impair diabetic patients' metabolic control. Patients with both diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease present with the challenge of managing these two chronic diseases, each of which may impact the other. The aim of this study was to determine and compare the prevalence of periodontitis and oral hygiene practices among diabetic and non-diabetic patients attending a large tertiary hospital in Lagos, Nigeria.

Association of Elevated C-Reactive Protein with Severe Periodontitis in Hypertensive Patients in Lagos, Nigeria: A Pilot Study.

Background: Epidemiological studies have shown that individuals with chronic periodontitis have a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular complications, which might be attributed to the increased production of inflammatory cytokines initiated by the complex microbiota in dental biofilm.

Aim: The study aims to evaluate the association between chronic periodontitis and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in a group of hypertensive individuals in Nigeria.

Materials And Methods: The investigator enrolled 50 hypertensive patients with chronic periodontitis into the study from the medical outpatient clinic of a teaching hospital in Lagos, Nigeria.

Periodontal status and its association with self-reported hypertension in non-medical staff in a university teaching hospital in Nigeria.

Background: A growing body of evidence suggests a relationship between periodontal disease and non-communicable systemic diseases with rising prevalence in developing countries, Nigeria inclusive.

Objectives: To determine the periodontal status and its association with self-reported hypertension among non-medical staff in a university teaching hospital in Nigeria.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among non-medical staff using self-administered questionnaires and periodontal clinical examination between July and August 2013.

Association between periodontal diseases and systemic illnesses: A survey among internal medicine residents in Nigeria.

Objective: To assess internal medicine residents' knowledge of associations between periodontal disease and systemic illnesses, and attitudes toward patients' periodontal health.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted among internal medicine residents attending the Faculty of Internal Medicine 2014 Update Course organized by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. Participants came from all over the country.

Comparative periodontal status of human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients and controls in a dedicated human immunodeficiency virus clinic in Nigeria.

Background: There are diverse reports on the prevalence and severity of chronic periodontitis in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive persons. Few studies have been carried out in developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study was aimed at comparing the prevalence and severity of chronic periodontitis of HIV-seropositive patients with that of HIV-seronegative persons using the community periodontal index (CPI).

Self-Reported Medical Conditions and Oral Health Status of Patients seen in a Nigerian Dental Clinic.

Objective: To assess the prevalence of self-reported medical conditions among patients attending a dental clinic in Nigeria.

Subjects And Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at the Oral Diagnosis Clinic of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect bio-data and history of medical conditions.

Could periodontitis affect time to conception?

Background: Chronic periodontitis is gaining increasing prominence as a potential influnce on systemic health. Time to conception has been recently investigated in relation to chronic periodontitis among Caucasians. The authors set out to replicate the study among Nigerian pregnant women.

Another reason for impeccable oral hygiene: oral hygiene-sperm count link.

Objectives: 1. To investigate the relationship between periodontitis and infertility. 2.

Clinical correlates of a lateral-flow immunoassay oral risk indicator.

Background: The aim of the present study is to investigate the clinical correlates of a novel lateral-flow immunoassay with bleeding on probing (BOP), oral hygiene, and periodontal probing depth. This report offers a simple, rapid, and highly sensitive tool that addresses two issues important to periodontists: 1) detecting active periodontitis, and 2) predicting chronic periodontitis.

Methods: Seventy-six of 86 males requiring seminal fluid analysis as part of a separate study were serially recruited into the study.

Relevance of routine blood pressure assessment among dental patients in Lagos, Nigeria.

Aim: To determine the relevance of routine blood pressure (BP) measurement in patients attending the dental clinic.

Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective survey of patients who attended the dental clinic in the Preventive Dentistry Department of a tertiary Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria over an eighteen month period. Data retrieved from the patient's hospital records included age, sex, BP and history of hypertension.

Pattern of periodontal treatments performed at the periodontology clinic of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital: 22 months review.

Background: A critical evaluation of the pattern of periodontal procedures performed is important in providing useful data to the administrator for proper planning and budgeting for dental health service.

Objective: To assess the pattern of periodontal treatments performed over a given period of time at the Periodontology clinic of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.

Methods: This was a twenty two months retrospective study of all periodontal procedures performed on patients seen at the periodontology clinic of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital between January 2006 and October 2007.

Isolation and molecular identification of Fusobacterium nucleatum from Nigerian patients with oro-facial infections.

Background: Fusobacterium nucleatum is one of the most common anaerobic bacteria present in the oral cavity and is often isolated from infections involving other body sites.

Objective: To characterise F. nucleatum strains from patients attending a teaching hospital in Nigeria in order to provide information on the methods for accurate identification of anaerobes in clinical specimen.

Severe presentation of necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis in a Nigerian HIV-positive patient: a case report.

Objective: To report a case of severe necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis (NUP) with a rarely associated sequestrum formation in a Nigerian HIV-positive patient.

Clinical Presentation And Intervention: A 47-year-old HIV-positive male patient with no history of previous dental visits presented with a severe toothache in his lower jaw of 4 weeks' duration, which had affected his ability to chew properly. Clinical examination revealed marked gingival inflammation, moderate gingival recession and mobility of some of his lower anterior teeth: 31, 32, and 33.

A retrospective study of some socio-demograhic factors associated with pericoronitis in Nigerians.

Background: Pericoronitis is an infectious disease of the operculum overlying an erupting or semi-impacted tooth particularly the lower third molars. It is a painful, sometimes debilitating and common periodontal emergency commonly found in young adults.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the socio-demographic factors related to pericoronitis among Nigerians and compare these factors to other similar studies.

Dental caries trend among adolescents in Lagos, South-West Nigeria.

Background: The past few decades have witnessed a changing trend in dental caries prevalence among Nigerians; thus the need to investigate the current trend of caries among adolescents Nigerians.

Objective: To determine the prevalence and severity of dental caries among adolescents in Lagos, South-west of Nigeria.

Methods: The World Health Organization (WHO) methodology for basic oral health surveys was employed.

Oral hygiene practices among adolescents in Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Objective: To determine the oral hygiene practices of adolescents attending schools within Surulere, a Local Government Area in Lagos, Nigeria.

Method: A questionnaire enquiring about oral hygiene practices such as method of oral cleansing and frequency, and attitude to professional prophylaxis was administered to 600 adolescents. Demographic data such as sex, age, social class and ethnic group was also obtained.

Pattern of tooth mobility and missing teeth types among juvenile periodontitis patients in Lagos University Teaching Hospital Dental Centre.

Unlabelled: The objective of this study was to determine the degree of tooth mobility and missing teeth according to tooth type of juvenile periodontitis patients attending the Lagos University Teaching Hospital Dental Centre from January 2004 to March 2004.

Methodology: Eighteen juvenile periodontitis patients were identified with an age range of 18 years to 36 years. There were 9 males and 9 females.

Awareness of periodontal diseases amongst Nigerian diabetics.

This prospective study sample consisted of 261 Nigerians made up of 155 diabetics seen at the medical outpatient clinic of Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos and general hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria and 106 health controls randomly selected. The subjects were required to complete a questionnaire containing the biographic data and occupation, and assessment of their knowledge, attitude and practice towards periodontal health and utilisation of appropriate professional care. They were then examined and assessed using the CPITN code.