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The periodontal condition of regular dental attenders in Northern Ireland.
- Source :
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Journal of clinical periodontology [J Clin Periodontol] 1992 Mar; Vol. 19 (3), pp. 174-81. - Publication Year :
- 1992
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Abstract
- The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and severity of periodontal destruction in regular dental attenders in Northern Ireland. 132 individuals aged between 20 and 49 years who had recently had a course of routine treatment in the General Dental Service completed a questionnaire and had a periodontal examination. Measurements of plaque, subgingival calculus, bleeding, probing pocket depth and periodontal attachment level were made at 4 proximal sites per tooth. Plaque was present at an average of 17%, subgingival calculus at 13%, and bleeding on probing at 34% of interproximal surfaces examined. The mean probing pocket depth was 2.7 mm and the mean probing attachment level was 1.0 mm. Incipient periodontal destruction was common with all subjects having at least 1 pocket of greater than or equal to 3 mm and 90% having at least 1 site with greater than or equal to 2 mm attachment loss. Only 24 (18%) of those examined had deep pocketing or severe loss of periodontal attachment (greater than or equal to 6 mm). The extent of deep pocketing and severe attachment loss was low at only 0.2% and 0.6%, respectively, of the sites examined. It was concluded that gingivitis and incipient periodontitis were prevalent and extensive in the regular dental attenders investigated, but that severe periodontal destruction was uncommon.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Age Factors
Dental Calculus etiology
Dental Caries etiology
Dental Devices, Home Care
Dental Plaque etiology
Dental Restoration, Permanent
Female
Gingival Hemorrhage etiology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Northern Ireland
Periodontal Pocket etiology
Prevalence
Sex Factors
Socioeconomic Factors
Surface Properties
Toothbrushing
Dental Care
Periodontal Diseases etiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0303-6979
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of clinical periodontology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 1556245
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-051x.1992.tb00635.x