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Distribution of periodontal health among different age groups
| Age groups (years) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-25 | 26-35 | 36-45 | 46-55 | 56-65 | |
| CPI modified (gingival bleeding) | |||||
| Absence of condition | 20 | 25 | 15 | 8 | 10 |
| Presence of condition | 10 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| Tooth excluded | 15 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 7 |
| Tooth not present | 10 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 5 |
| CPI modified (pocket) | |||||
| Absence of condition | 6 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Pocket 4-5 mm | 9 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Pocket 6 mm or more | 15 | 55 | 12 | 25 | 6 |
| Tooth excluded | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Tooth not present | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
CPI – Community periodontal index (Ainamo, 1984)
