The prevalence of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease in black Africa. the impact of socioeconomic factors and cultural customs
Kamagate, A.; Coulibaly, N.T.; Kone, D.; Brou, E.; Bakayoko, L.R.
Odonto-Stomatologie Tropicale 24(94): 37-41
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0251-172X PMID: 11544924 Document Number: 537859
The lack of reliable and recent information about the oral and dental health conditions of many African countries is a serious object of concern. There is an urgent need of up-to-date information about the oral and dental diseases existing among the various African populations and about their deciding factors. This study takes stock of the periodontal diseases in black Africa and mention the influence of the socio-economic advancing and the cultural habits.