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Attachment loss with postmenopausal age and smoking

C F Hildebolt1, T K Pilgram, M Dotson

  • 1Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA.

Journal of Periodontal Research
|December 24, 1997
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Postmenopausal bone loss did not directly impact tooth retention. However, attachment loss, a predictor of tooth loss, was significantly influenced by smoking and years since menopause.

Area of Science:

  • Oral health research
  • Osteoporosis and bone density studies
  • Postmenopausal health

Background:

  • Osteoporosis is characterized by reduced bone mineral density, increasing fracture risk.
  • Postmenopausal bone loss is a significant concern, potentially affecting overall health.
  • The relationship between systemic bone health and oral health, specifically tooth retention, requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between postmenopausal bone loss and factors related to osteoporosis with tooth retention.
  • To examine the influence of bone mineral density on tooth loss and attachment loss in postmenopausal women.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 135 postmenopausal women (age 41-70).
  • Measured vertebral and proximal femoral bone mineral density using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.

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  • Assessed tooth loss (number of remaining teeth) and attachment loss using a pressure-sensitive probe.

    • Main Results:

    • Attachment loss correlated with tooth loss but not with vertebral or proximal femur bone density.
    • Current smoking, years since menopause, and the interaction of age and smoking were significant predictors of attachment loss.

    Conclusions:

    • Postmenopausal bone density is not a direct predictor of tooth loss.
    • Factors like smoking and menopausal status are critical in predicting attachment loss, a key indicator for tooth retention in postmenopausal women.