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Loss of periodontal attachment in adolescents
Author(s) -
Mann Jonathan,
Cormier Patrecia P.,
Green Paul,
Ram Carol A.,
Miller Michael F.,
Ship Irwin I.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
community dentistry and oral epidemiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.061
H-Index - 101
eISSN - 1600-0528
pISSN - 0301-5661
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0528.1981.tb01044.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , clinical attachment loss , tooth loss , oral health , periodontal disease
Abstract Loss of attachment as measured by a portion of Ramfjord's Index (PDI) was determined in 383, 12–16‐year‐old schoolchildren in rural Juniata County, PA. Prevalence and distributions were tabulated for sex, last dental visit, and type of treatment received. Denial knowledge test scores, toothbrushing effectiveness, periodontal status and oral cleanliness were determined at annual intervals Irom Spring '75 to Spring '79. Mean scores were contrasted with bone loss measurements. 47.3% had loss of attachment (>1 mm) including 24.5% with 2 mm or more of attachment loss per mouth. Females (41.0%) had significantly lower prevalence rates than males (52.7%). Students who visited a dentist in the last 6 months and who received scaling had less bone loss, lower GI, PII, PI, and QHI scores. An inverse relationship was found between dental knowledge and the other variables measured. Similar patterns were seen with high, medium and low bone loss groups. Many variables in this study were associated with bone loss, including: plaque, dental knowledge, dental behavior (toothbrushing and visiting a dental clinic), recent treatment received and sex. None appeared more significant than the others.