Prevalence and structure of periodontal diseases in the Ukrainian population based on the AAP/EFP 2017 classification.

Researchers analysed Ukrainian dental records to determine prevalence and patterns of periodontal diseases using the 2017 AAP/EFP classification system. Gingivitis was most common, followed by periodontitis, with age and gender significantly associated with disease presence and severity.

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