Prevalence of periodontitis and its correlates among tribal population of Attapady block, Palakkad District, Kerala

Background: Periodontal disease is an immunoinflammatory disease characterized by loss of clinical attachment with subsequent tooth loss. It includes periodontitis and gingivitis. The studies regarding the prevalence of periodontitis among the tribal populations are scarce. The periodontal health st...

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Main Authors: Nisha Gopalankutty, Rosamma Joseph Vadakkekuttical, Sivaraman Remadevi, Abhilash Sasidharan Pillai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
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Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2020;volume=24;issue=3;spage=264;epage=270;aulast=Gopalankutty