Prevalence of Periodontal Bone Loss in Brazilian Adolescents through Interproximal Radiography
Joint Authors
Toledo, Benedicto Egbert Corrêa de
Barroso, Eliane Marçon
Martins, Alex Tadeu
Zuza, Elizangela Partata
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
The aim of this study was to verify the prevalence of alveolar bone loss in Brazilian adolescents through the interproximal X-rays analysis.
Methods.
Bilateral and standardized interproximal (bitewing) X-rays were performed in 15-year-old adolescents (n=326), and the processing of films and measurements of alveolar bone levels were accomplished by a single examiner.
A distance between the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) and the alveolar bone crest more than 2 mm was considered as periodontal bone loss.
Results.
The results showed percentage of bone loss of 10.4% with predominance of horizontal defects (8.9%) over the vertical types (1.5%).
It was verified higher individual distribution of one lesion (67.6%) than two (26.5%) or three lesions (5.6%), and higher occurrence was detected in men (14.95) than in women (8.21).
Conclusion.
It can be concluded that the interproximal radiography was an efficient method for the detection of alveolar bone loss, revealing low prevalence in adolescents and predominance of horizontal bone defects.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Toledo, Benedicto Egbert Corrêa de& Barroso, Eliane Marçon& Martins, Alex Tadeu& Zuza, Elizangela Partata. 2012. Prevalence of Periodontal Bone Loss in Brazilian Adolescents through Interproximal Radiography. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Toledo, Benedicto Egbert Corrêa de…[et al.]. Prevalence of Periodontal Bone Loss in Brazilian Adolescents through Interproximal Radiography. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Toledo, Benedicto Egbert Corrêa de& Barroso, Eliane Marçon& Martins, Alex Tadeu& Zuza, Elizangela Partata. Prevalence of Periodontal Bone Loss in Brazilian Adolescents through Interproximal Radiography. International Journal of Dentistry. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465484