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Abstract Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence, severity, and extent of periodontitis through full-mouth examination of CAL, and its association with socioeconomic status, in a sample of adult Egyptian population. Methodology: The study was carried out on 581 patients with age group 18-80 years old, attending the outpatients’ clinic of the diagnostic center at Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Egypt. A full mouth periodontal chart was filled for each patient, the evaluated parameters were: clinical attachment level (CAL), probing depth (PD), percentage of bleeding on probing (BOP), gingival recession (GR), percentage of dental plaque, furcation involvement and tooth mobility. A full questionnaire was filled for each patient through a face-to-face personal interview using simple, short, easily comprehended questions including a section for demographic information of age, sex, social, educational levels, medical history, oral hygiene and smoking habits of the patient. Results: Among the whole study population (581patients), gingivitis was the most prevalent periodontal disease (50.3%). The most prevalent periodontitis stage was Stage II (36.8%) while the least prevalent was Stage IV (8.2%). The most prevalent periodontitis grade was Grade B (42.1%) while the least prevalent was Grade C (19.9%). Conclusion: There was a statistically significant association between periodontal diseases and Age, Diabetes history, Oral hygiene and Smoking. |