Open AccessPrevalence of Periodontal Disease and Characterization of its Extent and Severity in an Adult Population – An Observational Study
Author(s) -
Kalpak Peter,
Bhumika Ramchandra Mute,
Unnati Pitale,
Sujan Shetty,
Shashikiran Hc,
Pranali Shirish Satpute
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/8684.5231
Subject(s) - medicine , periodontitis , population , observational study , periodontal disease , disease , clinical attachment loss , population study , epidemiology , dentistry , oral health , demography , environmental health , sociology
Present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of periodontal disease in an adult population and to further characterize the extent and severity of the disease.