Association between chronic kidney disease and tooth loss in elderly Koreans: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2016-2018
10.11149/jkaoh.2023.47.4.202
- Author:
Na-Yeong KIM
1
;
Ji-Eun KIM
;
Choong-Ho CHOI
;
Ki-Ho CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Chonnam National University School of Dentistry, Gwangju, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2023;47(4):202-206
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objectives:This study was aimed to investigate the association between chronic kidney disease and tooth loss in elderly Koreans.
Methods:Data of 2,419 elderly people aged 65 years or older who participated in the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016-2018) were obtained. Those with no missing values were analyzed. Complex samples multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the effect of chronic kidney disease on tooth loss.
Results:After adjusting for all covariates, chronic kidney disease was significantly associated with fewer than 20 present teeth (OR 1.53, 95% CI 1.01-2.30).
Conclusions:In elderly Korean people, chronic kidney disease was significantly associated with having less than 20 teeth, suggesting that chronic kidney disease is a risk factor for tooth loss in the elderly.
