Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 162-163, September 2010

Dental, Medical and Psychosocial Factors may be Critical Factors for Retaining Functional Dentition into Very Old Age

Gent University - Dental School, Community Dentistry and Oral Public Health, De Pintelaan 185, 9000 Gent, Belgium, 00 32 9 332 40 25

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Why do some people lose teeth across their lifespan whereas others retain a functional dentition into very old age?

Thorstensson H, Johansson B.

Gerodontology 2009;27(1):19-25.

Reviewer

Jacques Vanobbergen MDS, PhD

Purpose/Question

Among the oldest old age group, what dental, medical, and psychosocial factors are associated with an increased risk of becoming edentulous across the life span?

Source of Funding

The council for Clinical Medical Research in Southeast Sweden and the Jönköping County Council provided grants for this study.

Type of Study/Design

Case control study

Level of Evidence

Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Not applicable

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PII: S1532-3382(10)00126-0

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2010.05.008

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 162-163, September 2010

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