2008
DOI: 10.5915/40-4-4431
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Edentulism among Elderly Muslims in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia

Abstract: I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n E dentulism, or complete tooth loss, is prevalent worldwide among older people. 1 Earlier studies have shown that edentulism affects the health and the overall quality of life of the elderly. 2 Complete and partial tooth loss is associated with reduction in physical, psychological and social function, and the ability to chew. It also increases disability. 3 The edentulous elderly tend to consume fewer than two-thirds of the recommended nutri-P Pr re ev va al le en nc ce e a… Show more

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“…Some studies suggest that age has been associated with a tooth loss. 17 Prevalence of tooth loss will increase with age. Tooth loss is increasing in middle age of 40 years and rapidly rises in the age group of 75 years, while people above 75 years lose all their teeth.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Some studies suggest that age has been associated with a tooth loss. 17 Prevalence of tooth loss will increase with age. Tooth loss is increasing in middle age of 40 years and rapidly rises in the age group of 75 years, while people above 75 years lose all their teeth.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Los datos de este estudio concuerdan con los reportados por D'Souza et al, quienes en su estudio realizado en una muestra de 423 pacientes, determinaron que el edentulismo se presenta predominantemente en el género femenino (16). Así también Shamdol et al, indicaron que la frecuencia del edentulismo fue superior en mujeres (71%) a diferencia de los varones (29%) (17). No obstante Abdurahiman et al,difi eren de estos resultados, determinando que no hay diferencia entre los género en la frecuencia con la que se presenta el edentulismo (18).…”
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“…28 Various studies indicated a strong association between age and sex of the patient to edentulism. [29][30][31] Nonetheless, contradictory studies refuted positive association between these studied characteristics and partial edentulism. [32][33][34] Hence, this study has attempted to elucidate such an association.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%