Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Both Periodontitis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are chronically progressive Diseases of inflammatory origin that share common types of risk factors like- smoking, age, and lower level of socio-economic status. Aim: Aim of the current study was to evaluate an association between periodontitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Materials and methods: This retrospective study was designed by including patients with COPD who were hospitalized. Data regarding periodontal parameters were retrieved from patient records. 300 patients were selected and further categorized into- a) Group A (those suffering from COPD; n=150) and Group B (control subjects, n=150) who were age-matched. Inclusion criteria were. 1) Patients hospitalized for more than three days and diagnosed with acute respiratory disease or COPD; 2) Patients with no history of COPD taken as controls and 3) Age-matched between 20-60 years. Statistical analysis: Chi-square test, t-test, and contingency analysis were performed. Results: statistically significant associations among various periodontal health parameters and COPD were obtained. Conclusion: There is definite and conclusive evidence between periodontitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.