Periodontal conditions in adolescents, 15–19 years of age: an overview ot CPITN data in the WHO Global Oral Data Bank
- 1 December 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
- Vol. 15 (6) , 336-338
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0528.1987.tb01748.x
Abstract
Results of 61 CPITN surveys in 39 countries for the age group 15–19 yr, stored in the WHO Global Oral Data Bank as of 1 July 1987, are assembled in an overview showing percentages of persons according to the highest score for each observed condition was score 2 (calculus with or without bleeding), although some shallow pocketing of 4 or 5 mm was present in most populations surveyed. It should thus be emphasized that the major thrust of activities in periodontal care should be in health promotion and education, leading to improved oral hygiene.Keywords
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