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Study: Loss of Occlusion Support in Elderly Increases Long-Term Mortality Risk
['Jacinthlyn Sylvia', 'Written', 'Neuroscience Masters Graduate', 'Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli']
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This research found that the loss of occlusal support significantly increased the risk of mortality over a 10-year period, particularly among women.
The participants were grouped into EI classes A/B (those with adequate occlusal support) and class C (those lacking occlusal support).
Of these, 203 were in EI class A/B and 94 in EI class C. The survival analysis found individuals with sufficient tooth support (class A/B) had a cumulative survival rate of 79.8%, when compared with just 66.0% among those with limited support (class C).
Also, being in EI class C also independently increased the risk of mortality (HR: 1.88; CI: 1.08–3.36).
In women, lack of occlusal support (class C) was a particularly powerful predictor, with an HR of 4.17 (CI: 1.47–11.79).