A population-based cohort study of oral health in South Brazil: The Porto Alegre Study

Few population-based cohort studies have been established in Dentistry and this is especially true for Latin America. We conducted a population-based prospective study focusing on oral health in Porto Alegre, south Brazil, and herein we describe its methodology and discuss directions for further research. The cohort was established in 2001 using a multistage probability sample of 1,465 toothed and 121 edentulous subjects. A 5-year follow-up was performed in 2006 that included 755 individuals. The main aim of this study was to determine the pattern and risk factors for periodontal disease progression and tooth loss incidence. A full-mouth protocol was used including periodontal assessments at six sites per tooth. Primary outcomes were periodontal attachment loss and tooth loss. Oral mucosal lesions, dental plaque, gingivitis, supragingival calculus, probing depths, gingival recession, and dental caries were also assessed. This is the first population-based cohort study to focus on periodontal disease in Latin America. Findings will contribute to our understanding of the epidemiology of periodontal disease and provide valuable data for the planning and implementation of preventive and therapeutic strategies.

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Main Authors:	Haas,Alex Nogueira, Gaio,Eduardo José, Wagner,Marcius Comparsi, Rios,Fernando Silva, Costa,Ricardo dos Santos Araujo, Rösing,Cassiano Kuchenbecker, Oppermann,Rui Vicente, Albandar,Jasim, Susin,Cristiano
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Associação Brasileira de Saúde Coletiva 2015
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1415-790X2015000200515
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