Abstract
Aim: To compare three periodontitis clusters (A, B and C) for alveolar bone loss (ABL) patterns, antibiotic prescriptions and surgeries and to relate them to the new classification of periodontitis. Materials and Methods: ABL patterns, prescription of systemic antibiotics and the number of surgeries were retrieved for all patients (n = 353) in the clusters. Comparisons and possible predictors for antibiotics were assessed, and results also evaluated in relation to the new classification. Results: Cluster A is characterized by angular defects often affecting the first molars and localized stage III/IV grade C periodontitis. Cluster B contains mainly localized or generalized stage III/IV, grade C patients. Cluster C contains mainly patients with generalized stage III/IV grade C periodontitis. Patients in cluster A received significantly more antibiotics compared to B and C (78% vs. 23% and 17%); the predictors for antibiotic prescription were young age and localized ABL. No differences in numbers of periodontal surgeries were observed between clusters (A = 1.0 ± 1.4, B = 1.3 ± 1.4 and C = 1.3 ± 1.5). Conclusions: Within stage III/IV grade C periodontitis, we could detect three clusters of patients. The distinct localized ABL pattern and younger age in cluster A presumably prompted clinicians to prescribe antibiotics.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1371-1378 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Periodontology |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2020 |
Funding
This study was funded by the authors' institutions and by the University of Amsterdam for the research priority area “Oral infection and inflammation.” This study was funded by the authors' institutions and by the University of Amsterdam for the research priority area ?Oral infection and inflammation.? We would like to thank Ingrid Veldkamp, Fatma el Temna, Supriya Rambali, the staff members and the postgraduate students from the Department of Periodontology, ACTA, for their contribution in the collection, organization and visualization of the data.
Funders | Funder number |
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Department of Periodontology | |
Alliance for California Traditional Arts | |
Universiteit van Amsterdam |