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Future needs for dental restorative materials.

C W Douglass1

  • 1Department of Dental Care Administration, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02115.

Advances in Dental Research
|September 1, 1992
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The aging US population will require more dental restorative procedures due to increased tooth retention and higher treatment needs in older adults. This trend indicates a growing demand for dental restorative care in the coming years.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric dentistry
  • Dental public health
  • Epidemiology of oral health

Background:

  • The United States population is projected to grow significantly, with a disproportionate increase in the older adult demographic.
  • Improved tooth retention rates observed in older age groups (65-74 years) indicate a shift in oral health status over recent decades.
  • Previous generations of older adults had lower tooth retention, suggesting changing oral health needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the projected increase in demand for dental restorative procedures.
  • To understand the impact of an aging population on dental treatment requirements.
  • To forecast future trends in restorative dentistry needs within the US.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of demographic trends in the United States population.

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  • Review of historical data on tooth retention in older age groups.
  • Comparison of dental treatment needs between current and previous older adult cohorts.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant growth in the older adult population segment is anticipated.
    • Marked improvement in tooth retention among individuals aged 65-74 years has been documented.
    • Older age groups currently require more dental treatment compared to similar historical cohorts.

    Conclusions:

    • The aging demographic and improved tooth retention will drive an increased need for dental restorative procedures.
    • Dental caries decline in younger populations contrasts with the rising treatment demands of older adults.
    • A sustained upward trend in the requirement for restorative dental work is expected over the next one to two decades.