Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 4 , Pages 219-221, December 2005

Individual self-reported items are not accurate markers for a history of chronic periodontitis

University of Florida, Division of Public Health Service & Research, Gainesville, Florida

Original Article

Dietrich T, Stosch U, Dietrich D, Schamberger D, Bernimoulin JP, Joshipura K, et al. The accuracy of individual self-reported items to determine periodontal disease history. Eur J Oral Sci 2005;113(2):135-40.

Level of Evidence

2b

Purpose/Question

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of individual self-completed questionnaire items on periodontitis signs, symptoms, history, and perceptions as markers for radiographic alveolar bone loss.

Source of Funding

US Government

Type of Study/Design

Cross-sectional study

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PII: S1532-3382(05)00176-4

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2005.09.007

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 4 , Pages 219-221, December 2005

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