Oral Health Status of the Elderly Population in Iran

IF 2.2 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research Pub Date : 2025-07-06 DOI:10.1002/cre2.70170

Shervan Shoaee, Mohammad-Hossein Heydari, Kiarash Parchami, Leili Alizadeh, Soheila Darmiani, Shima Bijari, Parvin Parvaie, Farshad Sharifi, Ali Sharifi, Mohammad Reza Khami, Shayan Sobhaninejad

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Abstract

Objectives

To evaluate the oral, periodontal, and dental health of the elderly population of Iran.

Material and Methods

This was a cross-sectional study as a part of the second wave of Birjand Longitudinal Aging Study (BLAS), which is a community-based prospective cohort study. The comprehensive geriatric oral health assessment tool was used for data collection. Data was collected through clinical examinations.

Results

Among the 1017 participants, the mean DMFT was 27.04. 67% (n = 681) were periodontally healthy, while mild to moderate periodontitis was diagnosed in 33% (n = 336) and severe periodontitis in 2.4% (n = 24). Xerostomia was diagnosed in 30% (305 individuals). 56.10% (n = 570) had removable dentures, among which 30.21% (n = 172) had poor retention, and 36.26% (n = 207) had poor stability. Red/white and exophytic lesions were diagnosed in 18.36% (n = 187) and 11.35% (n = 115), respectively. Tooth loss was prevalent, with 12.19% (n = 124) having mild tooth loss, 20.35% (n = 207) mild to moderate tooth loss, and 67.45% (n = 686) experiencing severe tooth loss.

Conclusions

Our study revealed significant oral health challenges among the elderly population. High DMFT and the prevalence of xerostomia, periodontitis, tooth loss and poorly fitted dentures underscore the need for targeted dental care interventions. Comprehensive strategies, including raising awareness and improving access to oral healthcare, are essential to enhance the quality of life and overall health of the elderly population.

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伊朗老年人口口腔健康状况

目的了解伊朗老年人的口腔、牙周和牙齿健康状况。材料和方法本研究是Birjand纵向老龄化研究（BLAS）第二波的一部分，这是一项基于社区的前瞻性队列研究。采用老年人口腔健康综合评估工具进行数据收集。通过临床检查收集资料。结果1017名参与者的DMFT平均值为27.04。67% （n = 681）的患者牙周健康，33% （n = 336）的患者诊断为轻中度牙周炎，2.4% （n = 24）的患者诊断为重度牙周炎。30%（305人）被诊断为口干。56.10% （n = 570）使用活动义齿，其中30.21% （n = 172）固位不良，36.26% （n = 207）稳定性差。红色/白色和外生性病变分别占18.36% （n = 187）和11.35% （n = 115）。牙齿脱落普遍存在，其中12.19% （n = 124）为轻度牙齿脱落，20.35% （n = 207）为轻度至中度牙齿脱落，67.45% （n = 686）为重度牙齿脱落。结论：我们的研究揭示了老年人口腔健康面临的重大挑战。高DMFT和流行的口干症，牙周炎，牙齿脱落和不合适的假牙强调需要有针对性的牙科保健干预。全面的战略，包括提高认识和改善获得口腔保健的机会，对于提高老年人的生活质量和整体健康至关重要。

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Clinical and Experimental Dental Research DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

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3.30

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5.60%

发文量

165

审稿时长

26 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical and Experimental Dental Research aims to provide open access peer-reviewed publications of high scientific quality representing original clinical, diagnostic or experimental work within all disciplines and fields of oral medicine and dentistry. The scope of Clinical and Experimental Dental Research comprises original research material on the anatomy, physiology and pathology of oro-facial, oro-pharyngeal and maxillofacial tissues, and functions and dysfunctions within the stomatognathic system, and the epidemiology, aetiology, prevention, diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of diseases and conditions that have an effect on the homeostasis of the mouth, jaws, and closely associated structures, as well as the healing and regeneration and the clinical aspects of replacement of hard and soft tissues with biomaterials, and the rehabilitation of stomatognathic functions. Studies that bring new knowledge on how to advance health on the individual or public health levels, including interactions between oral and general health and ill-health are welcome.