Comparison of oral health parameters of this study's patients and the general population
| Parameter | ADH survey* | Study |
|---|---|---|
| Overall number of teeth | 25.7 | 24.4 |
| Healthy periodontal tissues† | 17% | 10% |
| Obvious tooth caries | 31% | 23% |
| Excellent oral health‡ | 10% | 4% |
*Adult Dental Health (ADH) survey 2009.2,9
†Healthy periodontal tissue=ADH criteria: no bleeding, no pocketing, no calculus; study criteria: gingival index <1.5.
‡Excellent oral health=ADH criteria: >21 teeth, >18 sound teeth, no caries, no pocketing, no calculus, no loss of attachment >4mm; study criteria: >21 teeth, >18 sound teeth, no caries, gingival index <1.5.