Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 180-181, December 2007

Caregiving, Psychosocial Stress, and High Cortisol May Lead to Plaque Accumulation. Caregiving, Physical Stress, and Plaque Accumulation May Lead to Gingivitis

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Department of Dental Public Health and Information Management, 3501 Terrace Street, 381 Salk Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15261

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Chronic Stress, Depression, and Cortisol Levels as Risk Indicators of Elevated Plaque and Gingivitis Levels in Individuals Aged 50 Years and Older

Hugo FN, Hilgert JB, Bozzetti MC, Bandeira DR, Goncalves TR, Pawlowski J, et al.

J Periodontol 2006;77(6):1008-14

Level of Evidence

3b

Purpose/Question

Are psychoneuroimmunological and psychological factors associated with dental plaque accumulation and gingivitis?

Source of Funding

Government—National Council of Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) in Brazil

Type of Study/Design

Case-Control Study

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PII: S1532-3382(07)00085-1

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2007.05.008

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 180-181, December 2007

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