Original scientific paper
Periodontal Health in Croatia
Karmen POTOČKI TUKŠA
; Zavod za parodontologiju, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Sanja Šegović
; School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
A periodontal health epidemiological survey using WHO assesment forms was carried out in Republic of Croatia in 1992. The study population consisted o f 269 persons aged 15-19, 35-44 and over 65 years. The survey included three geografical areas of Croatia. Assesment o f the periodontal status showed calculus to be the predominant disorder in the age group 15-19 year, shallow pockets in the age group 35-44 year while deep pockets and 2,5 excluded sextants prevailed in persons aged over 65 years. The data o f the periodontal status and treatment needs for all the age groups suggested that preventive effects should focus on the improvement of hygiene.
Keywords
periodontal disease; CPITN; treatment needs
Hrčak ID:
99918
URI
Publication date:
15.6.1993.
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