Four‐year incidence rate and predictors of root caries among community‐dwelling south Brazilian older adults

Objective This study aimed to assess the incidence density (ID) of new root caries lesions and restorations among community‐living south Brazilian older adults and to assess its association with predictor variables. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort with a random sample of elders from the mu...

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Published in:Community dentistry and oral epidemiology 2018-04, Vol.46 (2), p.125-131
Main Authors: Bidinotto, Augusto B., Martins, Aline B., Santos, Camila M., Hugo, Fernando N., Hilgert, Juliana B., Celeste, Roger Keller, Padilha, Dalva Maria, De Marchi, Renato José
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Brazil - epidemiology
Dental caries
Dental roots
Dentistry
epidemiology
Female
Fluorides
geriatrics
Humans
Incidence
Independent Living
Male
Middle Aged
Older people
Oral Hygiene
Prospective Studies
Risk Factors
root caries
Root Caries - epidemiology
Saliva
Teeth
Toothbrushes
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Summary:Objective This study aimed to assess the incidence density (ID) of new root caries lesions and restorations among community‐living south Brazilian older adults and to assess its association with predictor variables. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort with a random sample of elders from the municipality of Carlos Barbosa, in south Brazil. Trained dentists performed interviews and oral examinations in 388 individuals at baseline, of which 273 were retained at follow‐up 4 years later. Our outcome was root caries ID, with 100 root‐years as its unit of measure. Demographic, biological and lifestyle predictors were tested with Poisson regression. Results The mean number of roots at baseline among participants was 7.0 (SD ± 4.9) and the incidence rate per 100 root‐year 4.9 (SD ± 8.9). Incidence of root caries among these older Brazilians was of 47.3%. The associated factors with the incidence of root caries were age, geographic location of residence, frequency of tooth brushing and stimulated saliva flow rate. Conclusion Age, external environment, personal practices and oral status were predictors of the incidence of root caries. Preventive strategies including the use of fluorides and instruction to improve the attitude and behaviour towards oral hygiene are needed.
ISSN:0301-5661
1600-0528
DOI:10.1111/cdoe.12343