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Tooth Loss: The Nigerian Experience - A Narrative Review
O O Dosumu1, C A Akinyamoju2, E B Dosumu3
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Ibadan / University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
West African Journal of Medicine
|September 20, 2022
Summary
Tooth loss in Nigerians is most often caused by dental caries, particularly affecting molars. Prevalence varied by age, with younger adults (20-29) and the elderly (60-70) most impacted.
Area of Science:
- Dental Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Oral Health Research
Background:
- Tooth loss is irreversible and impacts speech, aesthetics, and quality of life.
- It serves as an indicator of overall dental health.
- Understanding tooth loss patterns is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the patterns of tooth loss in Nigerians.
- To analyze tooth loss trends over a 41-year period (1972-2019).
- To identify the primary causes and demographic factors associated with tooth loss.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted on PubMed, Medline, and Cochrane databases.
- Keywords included "tooth loss" and "Nigeria," along with related prosthodontic terms.
- Data from observational studies published between 1972 and 2019 were extracted using a standardized proforma.
Main Results:
- Most studies were observational and conducted in tertiary hospitals.
- Tooth loss prevalence showed minimal differences between males and females.
- Molars were the most frequently lost teeth across the reviewed studies.
Conclusions:
- Dental caries was identified as the predominant cause of tooth loss.
- Tooth loss prevalence peaked in younger adults (20-29 years) and the elderly (60-70 years).
- Community-based studies are recommended for more accurate prevalence data.
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