Periodontal status in 18-year-old Lithuanian adolescents: An epidemiological study

Conclusions The results of our study showed that the periodontal and oral hygiene status of 18-year-old Lithuanian population could be characterized as poor. In total, 77.1% of the study participants were found to have periodontal conditions such as gum bleeding, dental calculus, and shallow pockets. The anterior teeth of the mandible were most frequently affected.
Source: Medicina - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research