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Occurrence and distribution of lost molars and furcation defects in a Bulgarian population: A retrospective three-dimensional study.
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Clinical and experimental dental research [Clin Exp Dent Res] 2024 Feb; Vol. 10 (1), pp. e2835. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Objectives: To identify the ocuurrence, distribution, and factors associated with lost molars and furcation defects in a sample of the Bulgarian population.<br />Material and Methods: The full mouth cone-beam computed tomography of 56 male and 57 female patients, aged between 19 and 84 years, were examined. A comprehensive evaluation was performed on a total of 675 molars-339 in maxilla and 336 in mandible. Associations with variables such as age, gender, and periodontal disease were analyzed.<br />Results: With aging the number of missing teeth and interradicular lesions increased. No significant links between gender and molar loss (p = .64) or gender and furcation involvement (p = .25) was found. Periodontitis was strongly associated with both studied dental problems (p < .001). The occurrence of furcation defects was more frequently observed in the maxilla than in the mandible.<br />Conclusion: The occurrence and distribution of lost molars and furcation defects is substantial within the studied sample. Further investigation with a larger patient cohort is needed. Pertinent healthcare strategies to address the observed dental health issues also have to be developed.<br /> (© 2024 The Authors. Clinical and Experimental Dental Research published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2057-4347
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Clinical and experimental dental research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38345499
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.835