Periodontal conditions in 1394 Ugandans

Skougaard, M. R.; Pindborg, J. J.; Roed‐Petersen, B.

doi:10.1016/0003-9969(69)90192-7

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“…Usually the data are presented as the proportion of individuals exhibiting one or more sites with deepened pockets. If comparisons are made on the basis of such prevalence data, the findings in the present study are in accordance with findings from Nigeria (Sheiham 1966, Macgregor & Sheiham 1974, Uganda (Skougaard et al 1969) andTanzania (Lembariti 1983). In contrast, studies from Ethiopia (McKegg 1981, Speake & Malaki 1982, or a prevalence similar (Cutress et al 1982) to that observed in this Tanzanian population.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

“…Such diverse results warrant further detailed studies trying to relate the relative role of various etioiogic factors to the patterns of periodontal breakdown. Nevertheless, the findings emphazise that the severity of periodontal breakdown in a population can not be predicted on the basis of the prevailing oral hygiene level as suggested in several epide-miologic studies showing a positive correlation between poor oral hygiene and periodontal disease (Marshall-Day et al 1955, L0vdal, Amo & Waerhaug 1958, Littleton 1963, Waerhaug 1967, Dunbar et al 1968, Skougaard, Pindborg & Roed-Petersen 1969, Olsson 1978. It has been stated that periodontal diseases "deprive many people of their teeth long before old age" (TRS 621, WHO 1978).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 76%

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Oral hygiene, gingivitis and periodontal breakdown in adult Tanzanians

Bælum¹,

Fejerskov²,

Karring³

1986

J of Periodontal Research

219

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This study describes the cross‐sectional findings on dental plaque, calculus, gingivitis, loss of attachment, periodontal pockets and tooth loss in a population of adult Tanzanians aged 30–30 years. In all age groups more than 90% of all tooth surfaces exhibited plaque and 50–50% exhibited calculus deposits. Both plaque and calculus deposits were more extensive in the older age groups whereas gingival bleeding affected 30–30% of the surfaces in all age groups. Less than 35% of all surfaces exhibited a loss of attachment ≥4 mm and less than 10% had a loss of attachment exceeding 6 mm. Loss of attachment was accompanied by recession of the marginal gingiva and pockets deeper than 3 mm were present on less than 10% of all surfaces. The mean number of teeth present ranged from 23.9 in the oldest to 29.5 in the youngest age group. An interesting finding was that relatively few individuals accounted for most of the loss of attachment and periodontal pockets found in the study. Therefore, in future epidemiologic studies more emphasis should be put on the identification of these particularly susceptible subpopulations.

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confidence: 91%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 76%

Oral hygiene, gingivitis and periodontal breakdown in adult Tanzanians

Bælum¹,

Fejerskov²,

Karring³

1986

J of Periodontal Research

219

127

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“…Nevertheless, the prevalence (5) and distribution of deep periodontal pockets observed in the present study population corroborate the findings obtained by direct measurements in Ethiopia (7). In other African populations, however, a higher occurrence of deep periodontal pockets has been reported (6,18). To what extent these differences reflect different disease levels or are a result of different methods used is unknown.…”

Section: Discitssionsupporting

confidence: 86%

Pattern of periodontal breakdown in adult Tanzanians

Bælum¹

1987

European J Oral Sciences

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– A total of 170 adult Tanzanians aged 30‐ 691 yr were examined for loss of attachment, gingival recession, plaque, calculus and gingival bleeding on all surfaces, of all teeth. The severity of loss of attachment varied considerably between tooth types. Irrespective of age, mandibular incisors and first and second molars were the teeth most affected by loss of attachment. In all age groups heavy plaque deposits and gingival bleeding occurred more frequently in posterior than in anterior teeth, Dental calculus was most frequently observed in the maxillary posterior and mandibular anterior teeth. The distribution of calculus within the dentition showed a close resemblance with the patterns of loss of attachment and gingival recession. The variation of the severity of periodontal breakdown within individuals indicates that the use of mean values to describe periodontal breakdown may give the impression of a greater uniformity than really exists.

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“…Most periodontal epidemiological studies using the Russell PI among African populations were carried out during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. The populations for which Russell PI data exist comprise study groups in West Africa (Ghana and Nigeria) (8), East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda) (8), Ethiopia (119, 162, 180, 181), Sudan (57, 171, 182), Nigeria (56, 58, 59, 61, 191–193, 195), Cameroon (34), Uganda (114, 198), Morocco (169), and Tanzania (142).…”

Section: Descriptive Periodontal Epidemiological Studies On African Pmentioning

confidence: 99%