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Dental Status and Associated Factors in a Dentate Adult Population in Bulgaria : A Cross-Sectional Survey
Joint Authors
Witter, Dick J.
Bronkhorst, Ewald M.
Damyanov, Nikola D.
Creugers, Nico H. J.
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study aimed to determine variations in the dental status of a dentate adult population in terms of “decayed,” “missing,” and “filled” teeth in relation to several sociodemographic and behavioral factors.
Quota sampling was used to draw 2531 subjects aged 20 years and over.
Data were collected by means of a questionnaire and an oral examination.
Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to observe associations between “decayed,” “missing,” and “filled” teeth and the factors of interest.
The mean numbers of “decayed,” “missing,” and “filled” teeth were 2.2, 6.7, and 4.9, respectively.
Molar teeth were significantly more often “missing” than premolar and anterior teeth.
Age, gender, education, and tooth brushing revealed most noticeable associations.
Increasing age was associated with a lower chance of having “decayed” and “filled” teeth, but with a higher chance of having “missing” teeth.
Females were more likely to have “missing” and “filled” teeth.
Higher education was associated with a lower chance of having “missing” teeth.
More frequent tooth brushing was associated with a lower chance of having “decayed” and “missing” teeth, but with a higher chance of having “filled” teeth.
These risk indicators should be considered in prevention program planning if reduction of tooth loss is to be achieved.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Damyanov, Nikola D.& Witter, Dick J.& Bronkhorst, Ewald M.& Creugers, Nico H. J.. 2012. Dental Status and Associated Factors in a Dentate Adult Population in Bulgaria : A Cross-Sectional Survey. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Damyanov, Nikola D.…[et al.]. Dental Status and Associated Factors in a Dentate Adult Population in Bulgaria : A Cross-Sectional Survey. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Damyanov, Nikola D.& Witter, Dick J.& Bronkhorst, Ewald M.& Creugers, Nico H. J.. Dental Status and Associated Factors in a Dentate Adult Population in Bulgaria : A Cross-Sectional Survey. International Journal of Dentistry. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482220
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-482220