Total tooth loss and complete denture use in older adults with intellectual disabilities in Ireland

• DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12077
• Publication Date: 2014-10-15T11:55:26Z
• Authors: Caoimhin Mac Giol...; Philip McCallion; Eimear Cleary; Eimear McGlinchey; Eilish Burke; Mary McCarron; June Nunn
• Keywords: Edentulism; Longitudinal Study; Tooth loss

Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study were to describe the reported dentate status and complete denture use older people with intellectual disability ( ID ) compare those in general population I reland. Methods first wave ntellectual D isability S upplement T he rish L ongitudinal tudy on A geing IDS ‐ TILDA provides opportunity measure edentulism a nationally representative sample Data drawn from matched using propensity score matching data ), among adults All variables showing significant association P < 0.05) entered into regression model identify predictors edentulism. Result proportion 478 participants no teeth was higher (34.1 percent) than (14.9 percent). Only age predictive . Edentulism prevalent earlier for Notably, 61.3 percent edentulous without dentures. Conclusion Older are more likely be reland when they lose their teeth, unlikely This suggests need targeted measures maintain group and, short term, provision replacement population, where indicated.