Table 7 Comparison between data from the National Oral Health Survey of Adults (2010) and the study population (2012)
Variable | NOHSA (2010) Prevalence (%) | STUDY POPULATION (2012) Prevalence (%) |
|---|---|---|
Dental Caries | 89.5 | 70.5 |
Periodontal disease | 94.0 | 97.0 |
Periodontal need | 94.0 | 97.0 |
Prosthetic (denture wearers) | 46.3 | 16.7 |
Prosthetic need | 45.9 | 38.7 |
Overall treatment need | 98.3 | 83.8 |