Tooth retention, health, and quality of life in older adults: a scoping review

Tooth retention, health, and quality of life in older adults: a scoping review

Abstract Objective This scoping review describes the relationship between tooth retention, health, and quality of life in older adults. Methods Seven databases were searched for English language articles for subjects ≥ 65 y from 1981 to 2021. Exposure was tooth retention (≥ 20), and outcomes were ge...

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Main Authors: Adejare Jay Atanda, Alicia A. Livinski, Steven D. London, Shahdokht Boroumand, Darien Weatherspoon, Timothy J. Iafolla, Bruce A. Dye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Functional dentition
Shortened dental arch
Tooth retention
Tooth loss
Quality of life
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02210-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02210-5

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