Dentistry

Research from Ernst Moritz Arndt University in dentistry provides new insights

Published in Women's Health Law Weekly, March 21st, 2010

According to recent research from Greifswald, Germany, "We assessed the prevalence and extent of periodontitis in Germany. Furthermore, region- and gender-specific differences in periodontal disease prevalence were evaluated."

"The fourth German Dental Health Survey is a national cross-sectional survey conducted in 2005. Nine hundred and twenty-five adults (35-44 years) and 1040 seniors (65-74 years) were examined. The survey comprised social- and health-related interviews and dental examinations. Probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment loss (CAL) were assessed at three sites at 12 index teeth. Prevalence of CAL >= 3 mm was found in 95.0% in adults and 99.2% in...

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Source: Women's Health Law Weekly (2010-03-21)

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