Open AccessAssessment of the prevalence of periodontal diseases and treatment needs: A hospital-based study
Author(s) -
Monika Bansal,
Neelam Mittal,
Tej Bali Singh
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/0972-124x.145810
Subject(s) - medicine , periodontium , oral hygiene , gingival and periodontal pocket , dentistry , population , oral examination , periodontitis , oral health , environmental health
The periodontal diseases are the most prevalent oral diseases worldwide especially in developing countries like India. The objective of this cross-sectional survey was to determine the prevalence of periodontal diseases and treatment needs (TNs) in a hospital-based population.