The prevalence of root surface caries amongst Irish adults

The prevalence of root surface caries amongst Irish adults

In a national survey of adult dental health conducted in the Republic of Ireland in 1989/90 a total of 1,527 subjects aged 25 and older were examined for root surface caries. It was found that the prevalence of root surface caries was highest in older age groups and also amongst males, residents of...

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Veröffentlicht in:Gerodontology 1993-12, Vol.10 (2), p.72-75
Hauptverfasser: Whelton, H.P., Holland, T.J., O'Mullane, D.M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Distribution
Aged
Dentistry
DMF Index
elderly
Female
Fluoridation
fluoride
gender
Humans
Income
Ireland
Ireland - epidemiology
low incomes
Male
Middle Aged
Mouth, Edentulous - epidemiology
Prevalence
risk indicators
Root caries
Root Caries - epidemiology
Sex Factors
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Zusammenfassung:In a national survey of adult dental health conducted in the Republic of Ireland in 1989/90 a total of 1,527 subjects aged 25 and older were examined for root surface caries. It was found that the prevalence of root surface caries was highest in older age groups and also amongst males, residents of non‐fluoridated communities and those earning low incomes. Tooth loss masked the potential prevalence of root surface caries. With more persons retaining their natural teeth into middle and old age the prevalence of root surface caries is likely to increase in the future.
ISSN:0734-0664
1741-2358
DOI:10.1111/j.1741-2358.1993.tb00085.x