Predictors of tooth loss in Brazilian older adults: An 8-year follow-up.

Luísa Helena do Nascimento TôrresJuliana Balbinot HilgertFernando Neves HugoMaria da Luz Rosário de SousaRenato José De Marchi

Published in: Gerodontology (2022)

Socio-demographic, economic and clinical variables were associated with the risk for tooth loss. This might be a result of social determinants of health influencing people's access to oral health care, oral health behaviours and oral health status. Public policy aimed at older adults living in rural areas, living alone and using removable dentures may contribute to reducing the risk of tooth loss.

Keyphrases

oral health
healthcare
mental health
public health
physical activity
emergency department
health information
risk assessment
health insurance