Association between dental diseases and oral hygiene care and the risk of vertebral fracture: a nationwide cohort study.
Jung Eun YooYoun HuhEuyhyun KimSang-Hyun ParkKyungdo HanHyun-Seok KimJin-Soo AhnHye Soon ParkKyung Hwan ChoSang-Ho JunGa Eun NamPublished in: Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA (2023)
Periodontal disease, dental caries, and an increased number of missing teeth were independently associated with higher risks for vertebral fractures. Conversely, improved oral hygiene care, such as personal dental cleaning and frequent tooth brushing, may modify vertebral fracture risks associated with dental disease.