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    Higher functional tooth units (FTU) are linked to reduced abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) risk. This suggests FTU may be an accessible marker for cardiovascular disease risk associated with AAC.

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    • Oral Health Epidemiology
    • Biomarker Research

    Background:

    • Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is common and linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
    • Functional tooth units (FTU) may play a role in AAC development.
    • Investigating the FTU-AAC relationship in a population-based cohort is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the association between functional tooth units (FTU) and abdominal aortic calcification (AAC).
    • To determine if FTU can serve as a predictor for AAC and associated cardiovascular risks.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013-2014 (n=2386).
    • Assessed FTU via oral health examination and AAC using the Kauppila score system.
    • Employed weighted logistic and linear regression models to analyze associations.

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    • Increased FTU showed a significant inverse association with AAC prevalence (OR=0.956) and severe AAC (OR=0.925).
    • Higher FTU correlated with reduced AAC scores (β=-0.09).
    • Sensitivity and subgroup analyses confirmed the consistent inverse relationship.

    Conclusions:

    • Functional tooth units (FTU) are inversely associated with the risk of abdominal aortic calcification (AAC).
    • FTU may represent a potential, accessible biomarker for identifying individuals at risk of CVDs related to AAC.