Table 3.
Age-standardized Prevalence of Periodontitis per 1,000 Ladysmith, Wisconsin-Area Residents Aged 25–64 Years With at Least 1 Marshfield Dental Clinic Comprehensive Examination, by Sex, Case-Finding Method, and Periodontitis Status, 2006–2010
| Case-Finding Method and Periodontitis Status |
Males |
Females |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevalence | 95% CI | Prevalence | 95% CI | |
| AAP/CDC algorithm | ||||
| Moderate | 373 | 342, 404 | 285 | 258, 312 |
| Severe | 33 | 22, 45 | 24 | 15, 33 |
| Moderate/ severe | 407 | 375, 438 | 308 | 281, 336 |
| PTP codes | ||||
| Moderate/ severe | 348 | 318, 379 | 269 | 242, 295 |
Abbreviations: AAP, American Academy of Periodontology; CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; CI, confidence interval; PTP, periodontal treatment procedure.