title: [Determination of periodontal treatment needs in a population].
abstract: The present investigation was carried out to evaluate one index for checking needs for periodontal treatment in the population providing a wider evidence of the lesion since existing methods are not suitable or satisfactory and data are not available. 312 workmen aging 20 to 49 years were submitted to examination. It was concluded that the index studied was successful to detect with clearness the prevalence as well as severity degree and an evaluation of periodontal treatment needs.
authors: Faculdade de Odontologia da UFMG.
authors: J E
authors: JE
authors: da Costa
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Marcos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D010512:Periodontal Index
vernacular_title: Determinação da necessidade de tratamento periodontal da população.