title: Longitudinal statistical models for loss of sound surfaces.
abstract: Longitudinal data of 50-yr-old men, followed for 10 yr, were analyzed to identify variables which may be associated with healthy tooth surface loss. Three types of longitudinal models were used, arriving at similar conclusions. Predictors of sound tooth surface loss with aging included pocket depth, mobility, and recession.
authors: Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Department of Dental Care Administration, Boston, MA 02115.
authors: C S
authors: CS
authors: Berkey
authors: S K
authors: SK
authors: Chuang
authors: C W
authors: CW
authors: Douglass
authors: R I
authors: RI
authors: Garcia
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D004245:DMF Index; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D005544:Forecasting; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D016014:Linear Models; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008404:Massachusetts / Q000453:epidemiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D015233:Models, Statistical; D009911:Oral Hygiene Index; D010512:Periodontal Index; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012307:Risk Factors; D013499:Surface Properties; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology