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Risk factors for tooth loss
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Certain factors point to the likelihood of tooth loss due to periodontal disease. Scientists calculated 9 risk factors: age, male gender, smoking, lack of adequate treatment and oral hygiene, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis and type of front teeth.
Scientists from Kuwait analyzed information on 1775 patients and found that periodontal disease - the main reason leading to tooth extraction.
Here are some results:
• The most frequent concomitant diseases were diabetes (19.2%) and hypertension (13.6%)
• Men are more likely than women to lose teeth because of periodontal disease (33% and 27%)
• Smokers or ex-smokers accounted for 31%
• 39% of patients have never turned to the dentist for preventive treatment
• Only 16% of patients teeth cleaned twice a day or more often
• 60% had never been cleaned teeth or used toothbrush is not regularly
"The assessment of risk - an important aspect of modern dentistry. Identification of patients who have probably heavy during periodontal disease, help appoint correct preventive treatment "- said the President of the American Association Periodontologii Kenneth A. Krebs.
Periodontal Diseases - one of the main causes of tooth loss worldwide. The special treatment of periodontal and compliance with the rules of hygiene can help nullify the loss of teeth to a minimum.
Source: http://www.med2.ru/ |
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