Kunaal Dhingra from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi investigated the potential links in a study of 200 patients (regardless of periodontal and adverse habits including smoking and alcohol) between 18-90 years old. Of the patients in the study, 100 had confirmed oral cancer (oral squamous cell carcinoma).
To collect data, Kunaal used questionnaires featuring socio-economic and lifestyle risk factors. Oral status (periodontal stage, clinical attachment loss, periodontal pocket depth, bleeding on probing, Silness-Loe plaque index, and decayed, missing, and filled teeth [DMFT] index) was also taken. Both sets of statistics were then compared.
Results showed a clear correlation between age, gender and development of oral cancer. In terms of lifestyle factors, the study found a correlation between alcohol consumption and oral cancer development. No correlation was found between smoking habits and passive smoking with oral cancer development.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Dental Nursing and reading some of our resources. To read more, please register today. You’ll enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Up to 2 free articles per month
-
New content available
Already have an account? Sign in here