Blood cortisol levels after periodontal treatment in patients with chronic or aggressive periodontitis: A pilot study

Authors

  • Juliana Elias Carrijo Centro Universitário de Anápolis
  • Nicolle Curado de Rezende Chadud Centro Universitário de Anápolis
  • Leo Evangelista de Mesquita Centro Universitário de Anápolis
  • Suzana Vieira de Paula Centro Universitário de Anápolis
  • Cristine Miron Stefani Centro Universitário de Anápolis
  • Júlio César Arantes Centro Universitário de Anápolis

Keywords:

Periodontitis, glucocorticoid, hydrocortisone

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate if the blood cortisol levels are different before and after periodontal treatment in subjects with generalized chronic or aggressive periodontitis. Methods: Sample of this quasi-experimental study consisted of 3 groups: Control (n=19, mean age: 36.4±5.1 yrs), Test 1 (n=9, mean age: 42.3±3.0 yrs) with chronic periodontitis, and Test 2 (n=9, mean age: 32±6.7 yrs) with aggressive periodontitis. Subjects from Test groups were evaluated before and after periodontal treatment. The collected variables were the clinical parameters probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment level (CAL), and cortisol blood level measured by electrochemioluminessence. Data were analyzed by Student t tests for independent and for paired samples (α=0.05). Results: For PD and CAL there was no significant difference between control and Test 1 or Test 2 groups after periodontal treatment (P<0.05). For blood cortisol levels, Test 1 group before treatment did not show significant difference with control group, but the cortisol level increased after treatment (P<0.05). Test 2 group did not show differences in cortisol levels before and after periodontal treatment. Conclusion: It was not possible to associate blood cortisol levels with periodontal disease or treatment in this sample. Key words: Periodontitis; glucocorticoid; hydrocortisone

Author Biographies

Juliana Elias Carrijo, Centro Universitário de Anápolis

Acadêmica do Curso de Odontologia

Nicolle Curado de Rezende Chadud, Centro Universitário de Anápolis

Acadêmica do Curso de Odontologia

Leo Evangelista de Mesquita, Centro Universitário de Anápolis

Acadêmico do Curso de Odontologia

Suzana Vieira de Paula, Centro Universitário de Anápolis

Acadêmica do Curso de Odontologia

Cristine Miron Stefani, Centro Universitário de Anápolis

Professora do Curso de Odontologia, Doutora em Clínica Odontológica

Júlio César Arantes, Centro Universitário de Anápolis

possui graduação em Odontologia pela Universidade Estadual de Campinas (1993) , especialização em Periodontia pelo Centro Universitário de Volta Redonda (1998) , mestrado em Odontologia pela Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (2001) , aperfeicoamento em Periodontia pelo Associação Brasileira de Odontologia Seção Juiz de Fora (1996) , aperfeicoamento em Oclusão e Desordens Temporo Mandibulares pelo Associação Brasileira de Odontologia Seção Juiz de Fora (1998) e aperfeicoamento em Implantodontia pela 3i Implant Innovations Inc (1996) . Atualmente é Professor Adjunto do Centro Universitário de Anápolis. Tem experiência na área de Odontologia. Atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: Periodontite, Substância P, Neuropeptídeo, Cortisol.

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Published

2008-10-14

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 1 (2009)

Section

Original Article

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