Patterns and predictors of tooth loss among partially dentate individuals in Jordan: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study aimed to examine the patterns of partial edentulism and the associated risk factors in Jordan.

Methods

A cross-sectional, epidemiological study was carried out across Jordan, and data was collected from adult partially dentate patients in various healthcare facilities. The data collected included sociodemographic data, dental and social history, and clinical examination findings for the jaw and teeth. Multivariate regression models were used to determine the predictors for the number of missing teeth.

Results

The sample consisted of 467 partially dentate participants. The leading cause of tooth loss was dental caries (85.4 %), followed by periodontal disease (13.7 %), and trauma (7.5 %). The mean number of missing teeth was significantly higher in the u

SUBMITTER: Alibrahim A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10960125 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature