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Evaluation of Entamoeba gingivalis and Trichomonas tenax in patients with periodontitis and gingivitis and its correlation with some risk factors
Joint Authors
Source
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 24, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2012), pp.158-162, 5 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2012-09-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background: It was shown that two protozoans, Entamoeba gingivalis and Trichomonas tenax may be responsible for oral parasitic infection.
This study was designed to detect these parasites in oral cavity of patients with periodontitis and gingivitis with some risk factors and compare it with healthy oral persons.
Material and Method: A total of 60 patients with periodontitis and gingivitis and 25 healthy person (control group) enrolled in the present study.
Two samples were collected from each patient, dental plaque and saliva samples.
These samples were stained with Giemsa stain and examined under light microscope, some factors were taken such as PH saliva, age, sex, smoking habits, diabetes mellitus, blood pressure, heart disease and any history of antibiotic consumption during the last six months.
Results: This result shown Entamoeba gingivalis and Trichomonas tenax in dental plaque samples was higher than in saliva samples in patients with periodontitis (70%, 60%), (33%,20%) respectively.
While in gingivitis it was shown that these two parasites higher in saliva than the dental plaque (60%,46.6%),(46.6%,30.9%)respectively.
these two parasites are present in healthy individuals less than in patients with periodontitis and gingivitis .
The presence of these protozoans was related to the type of periodontal disease(p=0.0257),sex(p=0.043),age(p=0.0058),PH of saliva(p=0.043) and risk factors (p=0.0168).
Conclusion: This study showed Entamoeba gingivalis more common in patients with periodontal disease whereas Trichomonas tenax is that considered a protozoan in oral cavity.
There was relationship between the presence of these parasites and the type of periodontal disease and the risk factors.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ibrahim, Sumayyah& Abbas, Rasha. 2012. Evaluation of Entamoeba gingivalis and Trichomonas tenax in patients with periodontitis and gingivitis and its correlation with some risk factors. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 24, no. 3, pp.158-162.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-315234
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ibrahim, Sumayyah& Abbas, Rasha. Evaluation of Entamoeba gingivalis and Trichomonas tenax in patients with periodontitis and gingivitis and its correlation with some risk factors. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 24, no. 3 (2012), pp.158-162.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-315234
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ibrahim, Sumayyah& Abbas, Rasha. Evaluation of Entamoeba gingivalis and Trichomonas tenax in patients with periodontitis and gingivitis and its correlation with some risk factors. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2012. Vol. 24, no. 3, pp.158-162.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-315234
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 162
Record ID
BIM-315234