Tooth loss among the elders in an inner city area of Ibadan, Nigeria

ConclusionThe mouth prevalence of tooth loss was 47.7%, and mean (SD) number of missing teeth was 5.9 (4.7) teeth. Age, level of education, monthly income and physical impairment were associated with number of missing teeth (P˂.05). Speech difficulty, appearance problem, chewing difficulty, feeling of bereavement, mobility of adjacent teeth, halitosis and premature ageing were associated with increasing number of missing teeth (P˂.05).
Source: Gerodontology - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research