Studies suggest that chronic exposure to psychological stress can lead to oral health deterioration, alter the immune response, and possibly contribute to increased inflammation, which can impact the physiological healing of periodontal tissues. People with psychophysiological stress disorders tend to acquire unhealthy habits, leading to less self-care, incorrect nutrition, smoking, alcohol consumption, and reduced physical activity. This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the correlation between periodontal health and psychological stress. Patients between the ages of 35 and 70 will be recruited. Each patient must be visited and a periodontal assessment must be performed, recording the percentage of bleeding on probing and the Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSR). Subsequently, patients will be administered the Sheldon Cohen Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Mindfulness Awareness Attention Scale (MAAS) questionnaires.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
203
Periodontal probing for the evaluation of bleeding on probing and Periodontal Screening and Recording
Giuseppe D'Albis
Mola di Bari, Bari, Italy
Periodontal health assessment
Periodontal Screening and Recording and percentage of bleeding on probing.
Time frame: 4 month
Sheldon Cohen Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
The questionnaire consists of 10 questions regarding feelings and thoughts made during the last month. Possible answers have a value ranging from 0 to 4 based on the severity or frequency with which the person has thought in a certain way. For each question, the alternatives are as follows: 0 - never 1 - almost never 2 - sometimes 3 - fairly often 4 - very often. Therefore, the total score can range from 0 to 40. The range between 0 and 13 represents a perceived stress value that is either nonexistent or mild and well managed. The range between 14 and 26 represents a moderate stress value that can negatively affect physical and mental health. The range between 27 and 40 represents a perceived stress value that is severe and significantly compromises physical and mental health.
Time frame: 4 month
Mindfulness Awareness Attention Scale (MAAS)
Total score can range from 0 to 15. To measure the scale, one simply needs to calculate the average of the 15 responses.Higher scores reflect higher levels of disposition towards Mindfulness.
Time frame: 4 month
relationship between periodontal health status and psychological tests
The results will be analyzed
Time frame: 4 month
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