Abstract
Background and objectives: Periodontal disease is a condition that causes inflammation of the gingiva and tooth-supporting structure, which affectsa significant number of people worldwide. The aim of this study is to describe the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis in records files among the adult population attending a private dental clinic in Tripoli, Libya. Methods: This retrospective observational study reviewed records of patients aged 30 to >50 years who diagnosed as gingivitis or periodontitis and attended aprivate dental clinic at Tripoli, Libya from 2012 January to March 2019. Results: A total number of 368 patient’s records files were included. 57.6% were females,nearly half of the patients 181 (49.2%) were ranged from the age 30–50 years old. The prevalence of gingivitis 55.4% was more than periodontitis 44.6%.The prevalence of gingivitis was higher in females 60.4% than males andthe prevalence of periodontitis was more in males 51.3 %. The prevalence of gingivitis was higher at age group 18-30 years wherethe periodontitis was more in age group above 50 years. Conclusion: The prevalence of gingivitis was high among the young age group, wherethe prevalence of periodontitis washigh at older age group in Tripoli, Libya Keywords: Prevalence,age,PeriodontalDisease,Gender,Retrospective,Libya