Anders Hugoson1, Ola Norderyd. 1. School of Health Science, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden. Anders.Hugoson@hhj.hj.se
Abstract
AIM: This paper reviews global trends in the change in prevalence of periodontitis over the last 30 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The epidemiology of periodontal disease is briefly reviewed together with the current classification system and the clinical and radiographic diagnostic methodology in periodontal disease. RESULTS: This review identifies the very limited number of studies that provide prevalence data over time, and this data is discussed in comparison with those stemming from a few corresponding studies from countries outside Europe. CONCLUSIONS: The data indicate a possible trend of a lower prevalence of periodontitis in recent years.
AIM: This paper reviews global trends in the change in prevalence of periodontitis over the last 30 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The epidemiology of periodontal disease is briefly reviewed together with the current classification system and the clinical and radiographic diagnostic methodology in periodontal disease. RESULTS: This review identifies the very limited number of studies that provide prevalence data over time, and this data is discussed in comparison with those stemming from a few corresponding studies from countries outside Europe. CONCLUSIONS: The data indicate a possible trend of a lower prevalence of periodontitis in recent years.
Authors: Dara M Shearer; W Murray Thomson; Jonathan M Broadbent; Jim Mann; Richie Poulton Journal: J Clin Periodontol Date: 2016-12-05 Impact factor: 8.728