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Risk Factors for Tooth Loss in Patients with ≥25 Remaining Teeth Undergoing Mid-Long-Term Maintenance: A Retrospective Study
| Content Provider | MDPI |
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| Author | Kawahara, Hiroo Inoue, Miho Okura, Kazuo Oshima, Masamitsu Matsuka, Yoshizo |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | Tooth loss represents a diffused pathologic condition affecting the worldwide population. Risk factors have been identified in both general features (smoking, diabetes, economic status) and local tooth-related factors (caries, periodontitis). In this retrospective study, we examined the data of 366 patients with a large number of remaining teeth (≥25) undergoing maintenance therapy in order to identify specific risk factors for tooth loss. The number of remaining teeth, number of non-vital teeth, and number of occlusal units were investigated for their correlation with tooth loss. The mean follow-up of patients was 9.2 years (range 5 to 14). Statistically significant risk factors for tooth loss were identified as number of remaining teeth at baseline (p = 0.05), number of occlusal units (p = 0.03), and number of non-vital teeth in posterior regions (p < 0.001). Multiple logistic regression showed that the number of occlusal units and number of non-vital teeth in the posterior regions were significantly associated with a greater risk of tooth loss (odds ratio 1.88 and 3.17, respectively). These results confirm that not only the number of remaining teeth, but also their vital or non-vital status and the distribution between the anterior and posterior regions influence the long-term survival. |
| Starting Page | 7174 |
| e-ISSN | 16604601 |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph18137174 |
| Journal | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
| Issue Number | 13 |
| Volume Number | 18 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2021-07-05 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Dentistry and Oral Surgery Tooth Loss Risk Factors Occlusal Units Non-vital Teeth Remaining Teeth Posterior Load |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |