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Robust Ligature-Induced Model of Murine Periodontitis for the Evaluation of Oral Neutrophils
Published on: January 21, 2020
[Periodontal epidemiology and the estimate of treatment needs]
1Institutt for Samfunnsodontologi, Universitetet i Oslo.
Abstract:
This article reviews the present status on the prevalence and distribution of periodontal diseases in the population. The relationship between periodontal diseases and tooth loss is described. Epidemiological data have limitations when they are used to describe treatment needs in the population. Some of these limitations are discussed.
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