Study on periodontal disease in Chinese in Xia Dynasty
- VernacularTitle:中国夏代人的牙周疾病状况分析
- Author:
Wei WANG
;
Xianglong ZENG
;
Wu LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Periodonices;
Xia Dynasty;
Prevalence
- From:
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences)
2003;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To study the teeth of the ancients in Xia Dynasty,the first dynasty in Chinese history about 4 000 years ago,and acquaint ourselves with their incidences of periodontal disease,and the evolution of oral diseases.Methods:The teeth and jaws excavated in Erlitoou,Henan Province and Youyao,Shanxi Province were observed with clinical methods.The specimens totaled 56 individuals(male 38,and female 18),including 894 teeth,and 86 dental arches.The objects were all permanent teeth.The major observation items were periodontal disease.The prevalence of periodontal disease of the people in Chinese Xia Dynasty were outlined.Results:The prevalence rate of periodontal disease was 19.80% in the 894 teeth,while prevalence rate was about 42.86% among the individuals.The premortal tooth lossrate was 7.45% in the observed teeth.Conclusion:Periodontal disease is an aging-related disease without sex difference and commonly seen in the mandible,which is quite similar to the situation at present.The periodontal disease was the main reason for tooth loss in people of Xia Dynasty.
