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  • Title: [Periodontal treatment needs in a Spanish school population].
    Author: Sicilia A, Cobo J, Noguerol B, Hernandez R, Lucas V, Ainamo J, Bascones A, López Arranz JS.
    Journal: Av Odontoestomatol; 1990 Jun; 6(6):311-13, 315-8. PubMed ID: 2222649.
    Abstract:
    The aim of this study was to assess the periodontal treatment needs of the population under 20 years of age in Spain. 1469 young people, aged 7, 12 and 15-19 years, and representing the urban (60%) and rural (40%) population from Spain were evaluated using the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (C.P.I.T.N.). In the first age group (7 years), 12% presented calculus or overhanging restorations, and 45% had bleeding upon probing only. In the age group of 12 years the proportion of individuals with calculus, overthanging restorations or moderate pocket depths was 39%, while 38% had gingivitis as their highest treatment need. In the oldest group (15-19 years) the number of subjects with bleeding upon probing decreased to 17%, while the percentage of individuals having moderate pockets, calculus or overhanging restorations increased to 67%. 1% of this youngsters had pockets of 6 mm. or over. At age 7, only 30% had "acceptable gingival health", and no more than 15% of the 18 year-olds reached this condition.
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