Social factors and tooth loss in a 12-year follow-up study of women in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Representative samples of women in different age groups in Gothenburg, Sweden, were examined by means of panoramic radiography in 1968-69 and in 1980-81. Edentulousness and number of remaining teeth were assessed from the radiographs. Data on socioeconomic conditions, educational background and dental care attendance were obtained from a questionnaire. Cross-sectional results showed that improvements in dental status had occurred irrespective of socioeconomic conditions and educational levels and that differences between groups had decreased over the 12-yr period. Dental care attendance was high in all socioeconomic groups, but differences noted in 1968-69 remained in 1980-81.
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Department of Oral Radiology, Sahlgrenska Hospital, Gothenburg University, Sweden.
Bengtsson
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D000328:Adult; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003729:Dental Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008393:Marriage; D008875:Middle Aged; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000453:epidemiology; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013548:Sweden / Q000453:epidemiology; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000453:epidemiology*; D016387:Women's Health