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Periodontal treatment needs in a native island community in Colombia determined with CPITN

Published by: International Dental Journal (2004)

Aims: To identify the prevalence and different degrees of periodontal disease in an isolated community (Isla Grande, Colombia) with no dental services and low educational level with the use of CPITN, and to establish periodontal treatment needs in different age groups.

Authors: A.H. Orozco, A.M. Franco and G.O. Ramirez-Yañez

colombia, cpitn, periodontal treatment, native island community