Periodontal conditions in adolescents and young Brazilians and associated factors: Cross -sectional study with data from the Brazilian oral health survey, 2010

Conclusions: The variables of nonwhite skin color, certain regions of the country, and low monthly household income were considered risk factors for the outcomes. Boys presented a higher prevalence of dental calculus than girls.

Source: Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology - September 2, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kelly Cristine Knack Clarice Elvira Saggin Sabadin Karine Lima S & #237;rio Boclin Elenusa Souza Oltramari Michele Natara Portilio Lilian Rigo Source Type: research