Tooth Wear in a Sample of Community-Dwelling Elderly Greeks

Conclusions: The presence and the extent of severe wear in the sample of the examined elderly is high compared to elderly populations in other countries. Severe wear was more prevalent with advanced age and more extensive in the occlusal/incisal surfaces in males and those having less than 20 remaining teeth.

Source: Oral health and Preventive dentistry - April 1, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research