title: THE RISK FACTORS INFLUENCING THE EDENTULISM AND PROSTHETIC STATUS OF THE ADULT POPULATION IN DIFFERENT REGIONS OF GEORGIA.
abstract: The aim of the present study was to identify the level of edentulism and prosthetic status of the adult population in different regions of Georgia and to assess the influencing risk- factors. Cluster- stratified method was used for sampling. Overall, 2370 adults including 1289 women and 1081 men and four age groups I- (20-34), II-(35-44), III-(45-64), IV- (65-74) in nine regions of Georgia and the capital, Tbilisi, were examined. Statistically reliable data received showed the different extent of teeth loss in various regions of Georgia. ≤10 teeth loss were characteristic for Mtskheta (60.2%) and Samtskhe-Javakheti (50.7%),whilst ≥20 teeth lost were noticed more in Achara(2.9%), Samtskhe-Javakheti(2.6%), Shida Qartli (2,5%). Therefore, prosthetic status was mostly presented with one or more bridges or artificial crowns, removable dentures were seen less. Differences in prosthetic status is generally related to low medical education background in all regions, though lack of money was considered as essential obstacle for dental visit for Mtskheta, Imereti and Samtskhe-Javakheti population. Education and family income dictate attitudes towards prosthetic dental care and choice of crown types. On the other hand, material disparity represents the main obstacle to prosthetic procedures, especially implants.
authors.affiliation: Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Makhviladze
authors.affiliation: Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Tsitaishvili
authors.affiliation: Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kalandadze
authors.affiliation: Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Margvelashvili
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017266:Dental Prosthesis; D005260:Female; D005846:Georgia (Republic) / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D055815:Young Adult