Periodontal attachment loss in an urban population of Brazilian adults: effect of demographic, behavioral, and environmental risk indicators.

C, Susin; Vecchia CF, Dalla; RV, Oppermann; O, Haugejorden; JM, Albandar

doi:10.1902/jop.2004.75.7.1033

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Periodontal attachment loss in an urban population of Brazilian adults: effect of demographic, behavioral, and environmental risk indicators.

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Susin C

Dalla Vecchia CF

Oppermann RV

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>There is little information about the occurrence and risk factors of periodontal diseases in developing countries. This study describes the clinical attachment loss (CAL) in an adult Brazilian population and performs a risk assessment of demographic, behavioral, and environmental ...

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