Abstract

MARIN-JARAMILLO, Rubiel  and  DUQUE-DUQUE, Andrés. Modifying conditions for the risk of periodontal disease: a narrative review of the evidence in latin america. CES odontol. [online]. 2021, vol.34, n.1, pp.82-99.  Epub Feb 17, 2022. ISSN 0120-971X.  https://doi.org/10.21615/cesodon.34.1.8.

The difference between the prevalence of periodontal disease in Latin America and those reported in other regions of the world, could be explained in part by the cultural, political and economic characteristics of each territory. Furthermore, the exposure and interaction of risk factors and indicators may be different in each region. So far, no literature review or systematic review has been reported on the risk factors and indicators present and studied in Latin America. The aim of this narrative review is to report the available evidence on the risk modifying conditions (indicators and risk factors) that have been studied in the Latin American population, and to give recommendations for future research in the region that will allow for systematic reviews in the context of our region. Based on the findings of this review, the authors consider that it is necessary to increase scientific publications, especially analytical research on risk factors and their interactions with the specific characteristics of each Latin American country, following standard methodologies based on the new classification of the disease. periodontal so that in the future it is possible to compile this information in systematic reviews on risk factors.

Keywords : Periodontal disease; epidemiology; Latin America; risk..

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