Original scientific paper

Edentulism and Dental Status in Older Populations of Eight European Countries

Roswitha Heinrich-Weltzien ; Cental School and WHO Collaborating Centre of Erfurt, Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena, Germany
Walter Künzel ; Cental School and WHO Collaborating Centre of Erfurt, Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena, Germany
Annerose Borutta ; Cental School and WHO Collaborating Centre of Erfurt, Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena, Germany
Edwin Lenz ; Cental School and WHO Collaborating Centre of Erfurt, Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena, Germany
Robert Ficher ; Hospital of Vienna-Lainz, Dental Institute, Vienna, Austria
Mario Silla ; University of Trieste, Italy
Vito Vrbič ; University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Abstract

In the framework o f a multinational study the oral health status and treatment need of 19.845 subjects in age groups 55-64, 65-74 and >74 years from Austria, Byelorussia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic were determined. The oral health status of the adult populations of all countries was characterized by a high rate of tooth loss and edentulism. Age-related continuos deterioration of the oral situation is evident. The prevalence of caries for all age groups and countries was high and was characterized by a high M- -component. 90% of all dentate subjects had periodontal disease. In order to improve the oral health status in older populations, age - related concepts o f prevention for the reduction o f caries and peridontal disease, as well as tooth-preserving treatment strategies for lifelong preservation of natural teeth, are indispensable.

Keywords

elderely; edentulism; dental caries; periodontal disease

Hrčak ID:

98273

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/98273

Publication date:

15.9.1997.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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