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Root surface caries among older Australians.
Ninuk Hariyani1,2, A John Spencer1, Liana Luzzi1
1Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
|July 5, 2018
Summary
Root caries increased slowly in older adults over 11 years. Poor brushing, irregular dental visits, and smoking were key risk factors for root caries development.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Dentistry
- Dental Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Root caries is a growing concern in older populations.
- Longitudinal data analysis for root caries increment is underutilized.
- Understanding risk factors is crucial for prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- Quantify root caries increment over 11 years in older adults.
- Identify behavioral factors associated with root caries progression.
- Utilize longitudinal data for robust estimation.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of the South Australian Dental Longitudinal Study (4 waves, 11 years).
- Included 358 participants aged 60+ with complete oral examinations.
- Multivariable multilevel growth models analyzed root caries increment (root DS, root DFS) and behavioral risk factors.
Main Results:
- Annual increment of root DS was 0.07 surfaces; root DFS was 0.11 surfaces.
- Risk factors for increased root DS: irregular brushing, dental visits only for problems, smoking.
- Irregular flossing and frequent dental visits linked to increased root DFS.
Conclusions:
- Root caries progresses slowly in healthier older adults.
- Irregular brushing, unfavorable dental visiting patterns, and smoking increase untreated root caries.
- Irregular flossing and frequent dental visits correlate with increased decayed/filled root surfaces.
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