Factors promoting missing teeth in the Iraqi population: A retrospective cross-sectional study | ||
| Ain Shams Dental Journal | ||
| Volume 38, Issue 2, June 2025, Pages 124-130 PDF (1.1 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/asdj.2024.302829.1363 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Ruaa Karadi; Ahmed Marzook; Muhanad Alshami* | ||
| Department of Dentistry, Dijlah university college, Baghdad, Iraq | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the association between the number of missing teeth and demographic variables, brushing, smoking habits, and chronic systemic diseases in Baghdad city, Iraq. Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional study extended from November 2022 to March 2023. Intraoral examinations determined the number of missing teeth. Subsequently, patients completed a written questionnaire covering demographic data, habits, and systemic diseases. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential methods. Results: The total number of patients was 250, with 146 males and 104 females. The highest proportion (33.6%) belonged to individuals aged 31 to 45 years. Rural residents constituted 71.6%, and 59.6% were employed. Approximately half of the participants (48.8%) had a university education. The study sample revealed 40% with five or fewer missing teeth, 38% with 5 to 10 missing teeth, and 22% with 10 or more missing teeth. Among 250 patients, 28.8% reported daily tooth brushing. Additionally, 70.4% reported daily sweet consumption, 58.4% were smokers, 88.4% had diabetes, and 80% had hypertension. The increase in missing teeth was significantly associated with old age, educational level, rural residence, lack of tooth brushing, sweet intake, and complaints of hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Conclusion: Tooth loss is multifactorial, resulting from both localized defects and systemic conditions. Preserving teeth plays a vital role in improving the quality of life and oral health. There is a need to educate and enhance awareness among patients about the harmful effects of losing or sacrificing teeth. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Missing teeth; age; sex; brushing; smoking | ||
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