Tooth loss in the very old: 13–15‐year incidence among elderly Iowans

Warren, John J.; Watkins, Catherine; Cowen, Howard J.; Hand, Jed S.; Levy, Steven M.; Kuthy, Raymond A.

doi:10.1034/j.1600-0528.2002.300105.x

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“…This finding is in accordance with several other recent studies [Morita et al, 1994;Takala et al, 1994;Nuttal and Nugent 1997;Hawkins et al, 1998;Steele et al, 2000;McCaul et al, 2001]. In some studies, however, periodontitis was more frequently found as the cause of tooth loss in elderly people [Stabholtz et al, 1998;Trovik et al, 2000;Warren et al, 2002]. In some of these studies, the percentage of teeth lost for periodontal reasons decreased with age among those aged 60 and over, while teeth lost due to caries increased [Morita et al, 1994;Hawkins et al, 1998;Stabholtz et al, 1998;Trovik et al, 2000;McCaul et al, 2001].…”

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confidence: 81%

“…This is in accordance with the 13-to 15-year follow-up study of Iowans 65 year and older, who on average had lost 2.1 teeth during the period [Warren et al, 2002].…”

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confidence: 71%

“…The reason for no time-trend difference in the mean number of 17 teeth for the 75-year-olds in this study is probably due to the small sample size. In a 13-to 15-year incidence study of tooth loss among Iowans aged 65 years and older comparable data was found [Warren et al, 2002]. Those aged 70-79 years at baseline in that study in 1983 had a mean of 17 teeth and those aged 78-85 in 1996-1998 had a mean of 19 teeth.…”

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confidence: 56%

“…Few longitudinal studies of tooth loss and dental caries in random samples of elderly people have been performed [Warren et al, 2002]. These studies are often costly and difficult to accomplish.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The very elderly, however, run an increasing risk of deterioration in their oral health as a result of higher rates of disease and the use of medication that causes hyposalivation. Dental caries and periodontal disease are the major oral diseases and the predominant causal factors for tooth extraction [Baelum et al, 1997;Fure and Zickert, 1997;Nuttal and Nugent, 1997;Hawkins et al, 1998;Stabholtz et al, 1998;Steele et al, 2000;Trovik et al, 2000;McCaul et al, 2001;Warren et al, 2002]. This results in a higher frequency of tooth loss in late adulthood.…”

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Ten-Year Incidence of Tooth Loss and Dental Caries in Elderly Swedish Individuals

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2003

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There has been a significant reduction in edentulism and the elderly retain more teeth into old age. The 10-year incidence of tooth loss, coronal and root caries was studied in a random sample of inhabitants of Göteborg, who were 55, 65 and 75 years old at baseline. Of the 208 persons examined at baseline, 102 (49%) participated in the follow-up examination: 56, 37 and 9, respectively, in the different age groups of 65, 75 and 85 years. In addition, for the purpose of time-trend comparisons, a new random sample of 98 individuals aged 55 years was examined. The mean numbers of remaining teeth were 24, 23, 17 and 14, respectively, in the age groups of 55, 65, 75 and 85. The corresponding mean numbers at baseline were 23, 19 and 17, respectively, in those subjects who were then 55, 65 and 75 years old. Forty-eight percent had lost no teeth during the 10-year period, while 13% had lost more than 2 teeth. The major reason for tooth extraction was dental caries and it was found in 60% of all cases. The incidence of coronal caries decreased, while that of root caries increased with age (p < 0.01). Comparing the same age groups, the frequency of root caries had decreased during the 10-year period. It could be concluded from this study that elderly people were determined to retain their teeth for as long as possible, but dental caries may be a problem among the very old.

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“…This is in accordance with the 13-to 15-year follow-up study of Iowans 65 year and older, who on average had lost 2.1 teeth during the period [Warren et al, 2002].…”

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Optimal Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels for Multiple Health Outcomes

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Recent evidence suggests that higher vitamin D intakes beyond current recommendations may be associated with better health outcomes. In this chapter, evidence is summarized from different studies that evaluate threshold levels for serum 25(OH)D levels in relation to bone mineral density (BMD), lower extremity function, dental health, risk of falls, admission to nursing home, fractures, cancer prevention and incident hypertension. For all endpoints, the most advantageous serum levels for 25(OH)D appeared to be at least 75 nmol/l (30 ng/ml) and for cancer prevention, desirable 25(OH)D levels are between 90-120 nmol/l (36-48 ng/ml). An intake of no less than 1000 IU (25 mcg) of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) per day for all adults may bring at least 50% of the population up to 75 nmol/l. Thus, higher doses of vitamin D are needed to bring most individuals into the desired range. While estimates suggest that 2000 IU vitamin D3 per day may successfully and safely achieve this goal, the implications of 2000 IU or higher doses for the total adult population need to be addressed in future studies.

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Tooth loss in the very old: 13–15‐year incidence among elderly Iowans

Abstract: These results suggest that tooth loss continues in the very old, that periodontal attachment loss is associated with tooth loss in this age group, and that loss of teeth over one's lifetime does affect certain quality-of-life measures.

Cited by 61 publications

References 35 publications

Ten-Year Incidence of Tooth Loss and Dental Caries in Elderly Swedish Individuals

Ten-Year Incidence of Tooth Loss and Dental Caries in Elderly Swedish Individuals

The Oral Disease Burden Faced by Older Adults

Optimal Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels for Multiple Health Outcomes

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