Destructive periodontal disease (defined as loss of attachment of 4 mm) affected __% of dentate adults 35 to 44 years of age in 1999 to 2000.

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Destructive periodontal disease (defined as loss of attachment of  4 mm)affected __% of dentate adults 35 to 44 years of age in 1999 to 2000.

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It affected 16% of dentate adults 35 to 44 years of age in 1999 to 2000.The incidence of this problem declined among young adults from 22% in 1988 to 1994.Destructive periodontal disease seems to increase with age,according to the most recent national survey,the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.Periodontal diseases will probably remain a consideration in the future as tooth loss from dental caries declines and more adults retain their permanent dentition.

Destructive Periodontal Disease (Defined as Loss of Attachment of