A case of prepubertal periodontitis and prevalence of gingivitis in a population attending a university clinic in Rosario, Argentina

Funosas, E; Martínez, A; Maestri, L; Siragusa, M

Funosas, E; Martínez, A; Maestri, L; Siragusa, M.

Funosas, E; s.af
Martínez, A; s.af
Maestri, L; s.af
Siragusa, M; Departments of Periodontics, Pharmacology and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Rosario, Argentina. efunosas@citynet.net.ar.

Acta odontol. latinoam ; 12(2): 89-96, 1999.

Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1157618

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

The present study was based on the finding of a case of prepubertal periodontitis, a low prevalence pathology. One hundred and fifty-two infant patients attending the Department of Odontopediatrics of the Faculty of Dentistry of the National University of Rosario over the period April 1995-September 1996 were included in the present study. The reason for consultation was dental caries. However, the high general prevalence of gingivitis (50

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Index: LILACS (Americas) Type of study: Prevalence study / Risk factors Country/Region as subject: South America / Argentina Language: Spanish Journal: Acta odontol. latinoam Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 1999 Type: Article

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