Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 3, Issue 3 , Pages 141-142, September 2003

Loss of periodontal attachment is a strong predictor for tooth loss

University of Washington, Seattle, USA

Abstract 

Original article

Gilbert GH, Shelton BJ, Chavers LS, Bradford EH Jr. Predicting tooth loss during a population-based study: Role of attachment level in the presence of other dental conditions. J Periodontol 2002;73:1427-36.

Level of evidence

2b

Purpose

To investigate whether probing attachment loss is a predictor for tooth loss that is independent of patient, and tooth, factors

Source of funding

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Type of study/design

Cohort

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PII: S1532-3382(03)00064-2

doi:10.1016/S1532-3382(03)00064-2

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 3, Issue 3 , Pages 141-142, September 2003

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