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Tooth loss and remaining occlusion in a Dutch population.
P Battistuzzi1, A Käyser, P Peer
1Department of Occlusal Reconstruction, School of Dentistry, University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
|November 1, 1987
Summary
Tooth loss increases with age and lower socioeconomic status. Edentulism and reduced tooth contacts, particularly in molar areas, are more prevalent in older adults and lower socioeconomic groups.
Area of Science:
- Dental Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Gerodontology
Background:
- Tooth loss is a significant public health concern, impacting oral function and quality of life.
- Understanding tooth-loss patterns is crucial for targeted preventive strategies and treatment planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate tooth-loss patterns, including frequency, location, and effects on occlusion.
- To analyze these patterns across different age groups and socioeconomic statuses.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 750 subjects stratified by socioeconomic class and age.
- Data collection through questionnaires and clinical examinations.
- A low non-response rate of 15% ensures robust data.
Main Results:
- Tooth loss escalates with increasing age.
- Lower socioeconomic groups exhibit higher tooth loss rates.
- Higher prevalence of complete or partial edentulism and reduced antagonistic tooth contacts observed with aging.
- Antagonistic tooth contacts declined with age, with premolars showing more contacts than molars.
Conclusions:
- Age and lower socioeconomic status are significant risk factors for tooth loss.
- Dental interventions should consider age-related changes and socioeconomic disparities.
- Maintaining premolar contacts may be more feasible than molar contacts in aging populations.