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PubMed2006

Implant recommendation as a replacement option after tooth loss for periodontal reasons.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to examine the frequency of implant recommendation by general dental practitioners to patients who had extractions as a result of periodontal disease and factors that influenced their decisions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Dentists in each of 20 general dental practice centers in Kuwait were asked to document replacement options given to patients after all tooth extractions performed for periodontal reasons within a 30-day period. The association of demographic and medical/dental history variables with the decision to recommend an implant was statistically tested. RESULTS: A total of 711 patients with a mean age +/- of 47.34 +/- 0.45 years (range 18-96) had 2202 teeth extracted for periodontal reasons during the study period. Only 21 implants for 12 patients were offered as a replacement option (1.7%). Factors significantly associated with a less likelihood of implant recommendation included older age, male gender, diabetes mellitus, inadequate compliance with regular periodontal maintenance visits, inadequate oral hygiene practices, and anterior tooth types (P < 0.05; chi test). CONCLUSION: Dental implants were rarely recommended to patients losing their teeth for periodontal reasons by general dentists in Kuwait.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1976

Pattern of tooth loss in Nigerians.

3,168 patients seeking treatment between November 1973 and March 1974 were studied in the Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Unit of the Department of Preventive Dentistry. 31.94% of this study group were recommended for teeth extraction. Of those recommended for teeth extraction, the highest incidence (45.54%) was in the 7-12 years old group, and the lowest incidence (27.11%) was recorded in the group above 18 years. In the group up to six years old, there was a high percentage of loss of the deciduous molars especially the lowers (53.65% of males) and 44% of females. In the older groups there was also a high % loss of succidaneous molars particularly the lowers. The figures recorded are as follows: In the 7-12 years old 36.6% of males and 20.23% of females. In the 13-18 years old 61.3% of males and 69.29% of females. In the group above 18 years 34% of males and 44% of females. These figures show that contrary to general belief, Africans do not invariably keep their teeth perpetually. It has been shown that the incidence of Dental disease is rising. Although the demand for treatment is also increasing, there is shortage of manpower to prevent the high loss of teeth. With these facts in mind, it is our belief that ,efforts at preventive measures should be increased.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1997

Mercury poisoning with tooth loss: an 1813 case report.

During the War of 1812, the medical surgeon and his "mate" were responsible for the soldiers' dental care; there were no dentists employed by the United States Army. Official reports of dental treatment are, therefore, rare.

Dysentery↗
PubMed1989

[Relationship between condylar atrophy and tooth loss in stomatognathic dysfunction].

In our previous study, we concluded normal subjects did not present an abnormal morphology of condyle, while 30% of stomatognathic dysfunction patients revealed abnormality, and especially about 20% presented atrophy. In this study, we selected 146 patients with stomatognathic dysfunction and analysed patients with atrophy in condyle comparing patients without atrophy. We obtained following results. 1. 37 patients (25%) with dysfunction showed atrophy in condyle. Among them, 15 patients showed bilateral atrophy, and 22 showed unilaterally. 2. Among 22 patients with unilateral atrophy in condyle, 15 patients (68%) showed correspondence between symptomatic side and atrophy side. 3. Among 37 patients with atrophy in condyles, 30 patients (81%) showed organic changes in TMJ components. 4. Mean age of atrophy (+) group was significantly younger than that of atrophy (-) group. 5. No significant relationship was observed between the distinction of sex and atrophy existence in condyle. 6. Significant relationship was observed between loss of lower first molar and atrophy existence in condyle. Most of the patients of atrophy (+) group lost their lower first molars in growth period of TMJ components from mixed dentition through puberty and left them without restoration.

Atrophy↗
PubMed1991

[On differential indications for endosseous implants and autologous tooth transplants for single posterior tooth loss].

A therapeutic alternative in treating the loss of single teeth, the treatment with implant-borne crowns or autologue transplantation of teeth is gaining increasing importance in clinical dentistry. Both surgical techniques were demonstrated, and the authors tried to differentiate the ranges of indications for endosseous implants and autologue transplantation of teeth.

Adult↗
PubMed1998

[The characteristics of the muscular activity of the maxillofacial area in persons with partial tooth loss depending on the extent of the dentition defect].

The electromyogram (EMG) amplitude of the masticatory and temporal muscles is decreased and EMG amplitude of suprasublingual muscles increased during mastication or voluntary occlusion in patients with class I dentition defects in comparison with the controls. The changes were the greater, the more antagonist pairs were missing. The duration of masticatory period and the number of masticatory movements increased. The most notable changes in the muscular activity are observed in subjects with 4 antagonist pairs missing.

Dentition, Permanent↗
PubMedDate not supplied

[Frequency of tooth loss in children and young subjects].

The frequency of edentation was evaluated in groups of children and young subjects aged between 7 and 18 years. The values obtained for this indicator have focused the attention on the type of organization and the quality of the curative assistance. Models for the processing of clinical data, as well as a comparison of the existing situation in the growth period with that of the adults has led to the establishment of conclusions concerning practical measures for the organization of the specialized assistance to children and young subjects.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2003

Periodontal disease incidence, progression and rate of tooth loss in a general dental practice: the results of a 12-year retrospective analysis of patient's clinical records.

One of the main objectives of a general dental practice is to teach its patients how to reduce their oral bacterial load. In other words, by teaching good oral hygiene habits, it is possible to reduce the number of bacteria and hence the number of species of bacteria present in each patient's mouth. Thus by achieving a high level of oral hygiene, the dental team hope to reduce each patient's future risk of periodontal problems, and dental caries.

Adult↗
PubMed2001

Intraoral camera helps predict and prevent tooth loss.

The video exam has proven to be a most effective means of re-establishing trust between patient and dentist by making the patient a co-diagnostician. In fact, it is not uncommon for patients to stop the diagnosis and ask specific questions about what they see. They can begin to diagnose pathology even before the dentist mentions it. A major benefit to the dentist is that invariably the exam reveals conditions not seen with typical clinical exams even using magnification loops. Although the intraoral camera has been around for more than a decade, its benefit during the video exam is more important now than ever before (8, 9). Every new patient and all patients of record should have the benefit of a video exam, as well as the dentist.

Dental Caries↗
PubMed1991

Social factors and tooth loss in a 12-year follow-up study of women in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Representative samples of women in different age groups in Gothenburg, Sweden, were examined by means of panoramic radiography in 1968-69 and in 1980-81. Edentulousness and number of remaining teeth were assessed from the radiographs. Data on socioeconomic conditions, educational background and dental care attendance were obtained from a questionnaire. Cross-sectional results showed that improvements in dental status had occurred irrespective of socioeconomic conditions and educational levels and that differences between groups had decreased over the 12-yr period. Dental care attendance was high in all socioeconomic groups, but differences noted in 1968-69 remained in 1980-81.

Adult↗