title: Assessment of periodontal disease using the CPITN index in a rural population in Ninevah, Iraq.
abstract: To estimate the prevalence of periodontal disease in a rural population and to assess the periodontal treatment needs, a sample of 1418 individuals aged between 7 years and 70 years, from three villages in Ninevah Governorate was examined using the community periodental index of treatment needs to assess their periodontal condition. Only 12.5% of the sample had healthy teeth and gums, and calculus was the most frequently observed periodontal condition. There is a need for dental prophylaxis and instruction in the use of oral hygiene procedures. There was no significant difference between males and females in periodontal health.
authors.affiliation: Community Dentistry Department, Dental College, University of Mosul, Iraq.
authors.forename: T Y
authors.initials: TY
authors.lastname: Khamrco
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007493:Iraq / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D010512:Periodontal Index; D011159:Population Surveillance; D015995:Prevalence; D012423:Rural Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017678:Sex Distribution