Clinical attachment loss, systemic bone density, and subgingival calculus in postmenopausal women.

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Results of several studies investigating associations between systemic bone density and clinical attachment loss (CAL) of the soft tissue surrounding the teeth have varied. We investigated these associations in a relatively large study while evaluating potential confounding factors and effect modification by subgingival calculus and age.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): J Periodontol

Title: Journal of periodontology

Publisher: American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)

ISSN: 0022-3492

ISSN (Print): 0022-3492

Publication date (Electronic): Nov 2007

Volume: 78

Issue: 11

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[1 ] Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14214, USA.

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DOI: 10.1902/jop.2007.070155

PubMed ID: 17970676

SO-VID: f888087d-5601-4be5-98e3-1032baf19af3

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