The Comparison of Mood Factors in Individuals having Different Periodontal Status Using Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21)

Objectives: The purpose of this study was the evaluation and comparison of depression, anxiety, and stress levels in individuals who are periodontally healthy and who have gingivitis and periodontitis. Material and Methods: This study involves 144 individuals in total, including 48 periodontally healthy patients, 48 patients who have gingivitis and 48 patients who have periodontitis. Clinical and radiological periodontal examinations of the individuals were conducted. Scores of gingival index (GI), plaque index (PI), pocket depth (PD), clinical attachment loss (CAL), and bleeding on probing (BOP) were recorded during intraoral examinations. Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) was used to determine levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. Results: Depression, anxiety, and stress levels were meaningfully and statistically lowest in individuals who are periodontally healthy (p