[Juvenile periodontitis survey in 9548 middle school students at Huangpu District in Shanghai]
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Published on: December 31, 2017
Chun-zhen Hu1, Guo-liang Liu, De-yi Li
1Department of Oral Medicine, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200011, China.
Objective:
9548 middle school students from 11-19 age at Huangpu District in Shanghai were investigated to study the prevalence of juvenile periodontitis(JP). The purpose of the present study was to discover JP at early stage and make correct diagnosis, so the patients can be treated on time.
Methods:
From January 2001 to April 2001, debris index(DI), calculus index(CI), sulcus bleeding index(SBI) and community periodontal index for treatment needs (CPITN) were examined in each student.
Results:
In 9548 investigated (4739 males and 4809 females), prevalence of JP was 0.76%, the ratio of males to females was 1:1.03 (P<0.05). With aging, the detectable rate of gingival bleeding and calculus was increasing, the prevalence of JP was also increasing.
Conclusion:
Since the new classification system of periodontal disease was established, the above cases are worth reevaluating. We should also enhance oral hygiene of the young people.