Periodontal status in an older population: An 18-year longitudinal comparative study.

Over 18 years, older adults in Sweden showed significant deterioration in periodontal status, with increased gum inflammation, greater alveolar bone loss, and rising periodontitis prevalence from 7.8% to 19.5%.

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