Identification of factors contributing to the appearance of inflammatory periodontal diseases preclinical symptoms in prison persons

AIM. The analysis of the main factors causing bleeding in the oral cavity in persons in places of deprivation of liberty, and the search for ways to eliminate this symptom, considering the limited capabilities of the respondents. MATERIALS AND METHODS. The study involved 402 prisoners, 330 of whom were men and 72 women. The respondents were divided into age groups, the group of respondents under the age of 18 included 110 people, 18–25 years old – 7 people, 26–35 years old – 127 people, 36–45 years old – 94 people, 46–55 years old – 44 people and the group of 56 years and older consisted of 20 people. The respondents’ responses were analyzed using the StatTech v 4.6.1 (developed by Stattech LLC, Russia). RESULTS. 25 questions were analyzed, among which reliable correlations between bleeding and its development factors were established. CONCLUSIONS. Based on the analyzed data, bleeding as an objective symptom was noticed by 157 respondents who noted brushing their teeth and eating hard food as factors provoking the development of this pathology. In this regard, it is necessary to develop a program aimed at improving the hygienic status and raising awareness of prisoners about proper oral care, considering their stay in places of deprivation of liberty. Such a program should primarily be based on the motivation of prisoners to adjust and improve their personal oral hygiene. In addition, in addition to preventive conversations, it is necessary to conduct master classes on the technique of proper dental cleaning and the use of additional personal oral hygiene products. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.