Untreated osteoporosis and higher FRAX as risk factors for tooth loss: a 5-year prospective study.
Daniela Cia PenoniSandra Regina TorresMatheus Lima de OliveiraMaria Lucia Fleiuss FariasMario Vianna VettoreAnna Thereza Thomé LeãoPublished in: Journal of bone and mineral metabolism (2023)
In this 5-year study, higher FRAX and untreated osteoporosis were risk factors for tooth loss. Women with normal BMD or treated for osteoporosis for ≥ 3 years did not show increased risk. Management of skeletal conditions should be emphasized with periodontal care for the prevention of tooth loss in elderly women.