Correlation between severity of periodontal disease and decayed, missing, and filled teeth scores in adults - A cross-sectional study.

Researchers assessed 200 adults and found that higher cavity and tooth loss scores correlated with more severe gum disease, particularly root caries. Education level and age influenced periodontal health, though the study could not establish whether caries directly causes gum disease.

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