[Determination of periodontal treatment needs in a population].

Abstract

The present investigation was carried out to evaluate one index for checking needs for periodontal treatment in the population providing a wider evidence of the lesion since existing methods are not suitable or satisfactory and data are not available. 312 workmen aging 20 to 49 years were submitted to examination. It was concluded that the index studied was successful to detect with clearness the prevalence as well as severity degree and an evaluation of periodontal treatment needs.