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Alveolar bone loss and tooth loss contribute to increase in cancer mortality among older patients
BackgroundBoth cancer and periodontitis are more prevalent with age. Information on their relationship in older patients is limited. This study aims...
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Last dental visit and severity of tooth loss: a machine learning approach
The aims of the present study were to investigate last dental visit as a mediator in the relationship between socioeconomic status and lack of...
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Brain atrophy in normal older adult links tooth loss and diet changes to future cognitive decline
Several studies have found associations between poor oral health, particularly tooth loss and cognitive decline. However, the specific brain regions...
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New measure of functional tooth loss for successful Oral ageing: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundThis cross-sectional study evaluated the impacts of functional tooth loss on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among elderly...
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Association between tooth loss and frailty among Chinese older adults: the mediating role of dietary diversity
BackgroundThis study aimed to examine the association between tooth loss and frailty among Chinese older adults and the mediating role of dietary...
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Influence of Radiation-Induced Xerostomia on Tooth Loss in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Radiation therapy for cancer often results in xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, which significantly impacts oral health and can lead to tooth...
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Untreated osteoporosis and higher FRAX as risk factors for tooth loss: a 5-year prospective study
IntroductionStudies have shown that an impaired bone condition, represented by osteoporosis and increased fracture risk, may potentially aggravate...
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Postmenopausal women with HIV have increased tooth loss
BackgroundWith effective antiretroviral therapy, people with HIV (PWH) are living longer and aging; the majority of PWH in the United States are now...
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Tooth loss as a result of a bonded retainer: a case report
To reduce the risk of unwanted post-treatment changes following orthodontic treatment, use of bonded retainers is gaining popularity. Despite their...
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Patterns and predictors of periodontal disease and tooth loss among users of smokeless tobacco
BackgroundSmokeless tobacco (SLT) products of several different types are widely used in several South Asian countries including Pakistan. These...
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Social participation, subjective well-being, and cognitive function as serial mediators between tooth loss and functional limitations in older Chinese adults.
BackgroundAlthough tooth loss appears to be related to functional limitations, the mechanisms that underpin this relationship are unknown. We sought...
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Tooth Loss
Tooth loss is the final consequence of poor oral health behaviors and oral diseases throughout the life-course. Tooth loss substantially deteriorates...
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Association of Sleep Duration with Tooth Loss and Periodontitis: Insights from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (2005-2020)
ObjectiveSleep disorders such as insomnia, apnea, and restless leg syndrome can negatively affect a person’s overall health and may cause...
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The association between dental caries, periodontal diseases, and tooth loss with diabetes mellitus among the elderly population
PurposeOur study investigated the association between dental caries, periodontal diseases, and tooth loss with diabetes mellitus (DM) among the...
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How loss of tooth structure impacts the biomechanical behavior of a single-rooted maxillary premolar: FEA
To evaluate the influence of the loss of coronal and radicular tooth structure on the biomechanical behavior and fatigue life of an endodontically...
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The relationship between tooth loss and hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis
As tooth loss is the high end of periodontal problems and edentulous individuals are at higher risk of nutritional problems like obesity,...
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Tooth Loss as a Predictor of Postoperative Complications and Prognosis in Patients with Colorectal Cancer
PurposeWe hypothesized that preoperative tooth loss could predict general health conditions, including inflammation, postoperative complications...
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CBCT Appearance of Alveolar Bone Changes Due to Age and Tooth Loss
Understanding the appearance of the edentulous jaws is important in pre-implant assessment. The appearance of the alveolar bone in the maxilla and...
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Occlusion and Non-carious Tooth Surface Loss
Tooth surface loss (TSL) can be defined as ‘surface loss of dental hard tissues by causes other than caries, trauma or developmental defects: a...