The prevalence and common risk indicators of root caries and oral health service utilization pattern among adults, a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Root caries is a prevalent oral health concern among adults, yet there remains a need for a comprehensive understanding of its occurrence and associated risk indicators. The present study was aimed to investigate the prevalence of root caries and to determine significantly associated indicators with it among adults.

Methods

The residents aged 35-74 years old were enrolled in a cross-sectional study in which dental examination were taken and structured questionnaires were collected in Zhejiang Province, China. All data were recorded in an electronic system and analyzed.

Results

The prevalence of decayed and filled root caries in 1,076 respondents was 31.9%. Elder age, greater attachment loss, and exposed root surface were associated with higher odds of incid

SUBMITTER: Chen W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10676080 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature