Tooth loss and periodontitis by socio‐economic status and inflammation in a longitudinal population‐based study

Abstract

The progression of periodontal disease is influenced by socio-economic factors. Effect modifications of socio-behavioural factors by CRP indicate that under conditions of systemic inflammation adverse SES effects may be aggravated.

Condição de saúde bucal e motivos para extração dentária entre uma população de adultos (20-64 anos)

“…The prevalence of gingival pockets above 4 mm was 43% in the studied population, higher than what was found in Brazilian adults (30.6%) 4 and similar to the the data found in Danish adults (42%) 22 . The higher prevalence of this condition in the older adults is consistent with results from studies with an expansive age group of German adults 25 and refers to the deterioration of the periodontal condition over time.…”

Oral health parameters in the regional study among young seniors in an urban area of Wrocław

“…This is indicated by local cohort studies in young seniors, e.g., 5-year cohort study of Swedes from Orebro and Ostergotland from 1992-2012, or 5-year German cohort related to SHIP study in 2002-2006, and cross-sectional national research, e.g., the American study from 1957 to 2012 and the British one from 1988 and 2009. [26][27][28][29] This is also confirmed by national Polish studies: the average number of teeth and the percentage of edentulism in the group of 811 Poles aged 65-74 years from all voivodships were 6.3 and 41.6%, respectively, and in the group of 807 persons from 5 voivodships these values were at the level of 13.7 and 28.9%. 30,31 This trend cannot be explained only by favorable changes in the main medical conditions: dental caries and periodontitis (the morbidity of periodontitis does not decline in the best case scenario!).…”

Inequalities in Oral Health among Older Brazilians: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of a National Survey

“…Similarly, in a 5-year follow-up study, the progression of periodontal disease was associated with socioeconomic factors such as income and level of education [22]. Low education levels, low income, and lack of public dental services have been identified as barriers faced by elderly subjects seeking access to dental services [23].…”