The Detection of Porphyromonas Gingivalis in Geriatrics and Its Associated Periodontal and Clinical Factors

Approximately 90.63% (n=29) of geriatric patients had periodontitis. The presence of <i>P. gingivalis</i> was significantly associated with periodontal depth and clinical attachment loss (p = 0.037). The extension of periodontal disease, cognitive impairment status, and diabetes status are highly associated with <i>P. gingivalis.</i> Conclusion: Due to asymptomatic periodontal disease in the early phase, early screening of bacterial detection and oral public health awareness is crucial, especially among elderly groups who are smokers and diabetics. <i>P. gingivalis</i> infection is associated with worsening geriatric periodontitis. Adequate oral care and comorbidity control among geriatrics are indeed crucial to preventing disease progression. It is important to improve and modify the local diabetic checklist protocol for geriatric diabetic patients by incorporating oral health and oral microbiome assessments, as well as cognitive assessments.