Has the prevalence of periodontitis changed during the last 30 years?

J Clin Periodontol. 2008 Sep;35(8 Suppl):338-45. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2008.01279.x.

Abstract

Aim: This paper reviews global trends in the change in prevalence of periodontitis over the last 30 years.

Material and methods: The epidemiology of periodontal disease is briefly reviewed together with the current classification system and the clinical and radiographic diagnostic methodology in periodontal disease.

Results: This review identifies the very limited number of studies that provide prevalence data over time, and this data is discussed in comparison with those stemming from a few corresponding studies from countries outside Europe.

Conclusions: The data indicate a possible trend of a lower prevalence of periodontitis in recent years.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alveolar Bone Loss / epidemiology
  • Chronic Periodontitis / epidemiology
  • Europe / epidemiology
  • Gingivitis / epidemiology
  • Global Health
  • Humans
  • Periodontal Attachment Loss / epidemiology
  • Periodontitis / classification
  • Periodontitis / epidemiology*
  • Prevalence