Which of the following is not a risk indicator for periodontitis?

 # Which of the following is not a risk indicator for periodontitis?

A. HIV/AIDS

B. Bleeding on probing

C. Infrequent dental appointment

D. Osteoporosis

The correct answer is B. Bleeding on probing.

• A risk factor is an environmental, behavioral, or biological factor that, if present directly increases the probability of a disease (or adverse event) occurring and, if absent or removed, reduces that probability.

• A risk indicator is a probable risk factor that has not been confirmed by carefully conducted longitudinal studies. 

• A risk predictor is a characteristic that is associated with an elevated risk for a disease (or adverse event), but may not be part of the causal chain. 

Risk determinants/background characteristics for periodontal disease 

• Genetic Factors 

• Age 

• Gender 

• Socioeconomic status 

• Stress 

Risk indicators for periodontal disease 

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome 

• Osteoporosis 

• Infrequent Dental Visits 

Risk markers/predictors for periodontal disease 

• Previous History of Periodontal disease 

• Bleeding on Probing