In this descriptive analysis of the 21‐year follow‐up data from the SHIP‐START cohort and
the 7‐year follow‐up data from the SHIP‐TREND cohort, we report the progression of …

Aim To assess the extent of remission and progression of periodontal diseases among
adults in a Northeast German Region. Materials and Methods The Study of Health in …

Objective We used epidemiologic data of clinical periodontal status from two population‐
based samples in two countries, United States and Germany, to examine 1) the impact of …

Susceptibility to periodontal disease depends on individual factors within the host response
to the bacterial challenge. The study of these factors requires longitudinal studies of an …

1. The interpretation of epidemiological data of periodontal disease is difficult, due to
inconsistencies in the methodology used. It is not possible, therefore, to accurately assess if …

Prospective studies have been conducted around the world to investigate the natural
progression of periodontitis. Eight populations, with at least five years of observation, have …

Aim We aimed to assess changes of periodontal status in Germany. Materials & Methods
The Studies of Health in Pomerania (SHIP) are two cross‐sectional population‐based …

This review describes the origin and results of the prospective longitudinal study to test
potential prognostic indicators for periodontal breakdown in a population deprived of regular …

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and extent of periodontal diseases
among adults in a province in Eastern Germany. Material and Methods: The Study of Health …

Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the rate of attachment loss during various
stages of adult life in a well‐maintained middle‐class population. Material and Methods: The …