Oral Health and Risk Factors for Oral Disease
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Active, not recruiting
Summary
- Conditions
- Dental Caries
- Periodontal Diseases
- Quality of Life
- Type
- Observational
- Design
- Observational Model: CohortTime Perspective: Cross-Sectional
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 35 years and 85 years
- Gender
- Both males and females
Description
Traditionally, the number of teeth has been a measure of good oral health, and the World Health Organization (WHO) stipulated goals of a minimum of 20 functional teeth at the age of 80 years have been reached in some industrialized countries. Oral Health means more than good teeth and is integral to...
Traditionally, the number of teeth has been a measure of good oral health, and the World Health Organization (WHO) stipulated goals of a minimum of 20 functional teeth at the age of 80 years have been reached in some industrialized countries. Oral Health means more than good teeth and is integral to general health. The relationship between oral and general health has been recognized. For example, periodontal disease is associated with diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. The severity of periodontal disease and number of teeth have been associated with an increased burden of cardiovascular disease. There is a lack of longitudinal studies of oral Health and risk factors for oral disease.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT04081025
- Collaborators
- Not Provided
- Investigators
- Study Chair: Karin Gunnars Hellgren Region Dalarna
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