Bacterial profiles and Predisposing factors associated with periodontitis among adult patients attending Ruhengeri Referral Hospital, Rwanda: A cross sectional study
Callixte Yadufashije,
Nzayisenga Bienvenu,
Lydia Mwanzia
et al.
Abstract:Background
Periodontal disease is ranked the second oral health disorder following tooth decay. About 50% of the global adult population suffers from periodontal disease, making it one of the world’s most common disease. The study was carried out to assess the bacterial profiles and Predisposing factors associated with periodontitis among adult patients at Ruhengeri Referral Hospital.
Methods
This was a cross sectional study carried out between September 2021 and February 2022. A total of 102 participants we… Show more
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