Short Term Assessment of Dental Calculus Formation Rates in Submarine Personnel

Abstract

An attempt was made to determine the usefulness of the Marginal Line Calculus Index (MLCI) as a tool to measure extremely short term calculus formation rates in Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) personnel. Fifteen unselected FBM crew member volunteers were used as subjects. Calculus assessments were performed periodically by both the MLCI and by the Volpe-Manhold Index. No significant correlation was found between the two indices. No patrol effects were noted on calculus formation rates or its composition. The reproducibility of MLCI determinations was found to be of a high degree. It is concluded that the MLCI is a useful investigative tool in assessing calculus initiation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 18, 1970
Accession Number
AD0716764

Entities

People

  • F. E. Isabelle
  • W. R. Shiller

Organizations

  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Agreements
  • Atmospheres
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Biomedical Research
  • Calculus
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Naval Vessels
  • Navy
  • Rate Of Formation
  • Reproducibility
  • Security
  • Submarines
  • Teeth
  • Tooth Diseases

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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