Association between height and periodontitis in Korean adults: Results from KNHANES IV and V

ConclusionOur study shows that there is an inverse association between height and severe periodontitis only in the younger Korean birth cohort. Our results support the impact of height, as an early childhood environmental indicator, on severe periodontitis in adulthood.

Source: Journal of Periodontal Research - November 21, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: S. ‐H. Shim, D.‐H. Han Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research