Iacob Simona, Chisnoiu Radu Marcel, Zaharia Alina, Bălaj Mădălina Georgiana, Iosa Adina Elena, Condor Ana-Maria, Chisnoiu Andrea, Buduru Smaranda Dana, Kui Andreea
Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Department of Odontology, Endodontics and Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
J Clin Med. 2025 Jun 3;14(11):3924. doi: 10.3390/jcm14113924.
: Edentulism is a significant public health concern, particularly among aging populations, affecting oral functionality, aesthetics, and overall health. This study assessed the edentulism status of patients at the Prosthodontic Clinic of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, and explored the possible correlations with socioeconomic factors such as age, general health, smoking, and alcohol consumption. This study aimed to inform public health strategies to reduce edentulism incidence and improve overall oral health outcomes in Romania. : The current study included 208 patients (127 females and 81 males). Each participant completed a standardized data collection form designed to gather comprehensive information on socio-demographic characteristics (including age, gender, and environmental origin), self-reported general health, and lifestyle habits related to smoking and alcohol consumption. The clinical examination was performed by the same operator, recording the odontal and periodontal status, as well as prosthodontic evaluation (including Kennedy class). : Findings indicated that female patients had more frequent class 3 and complete edentulism in the maxilla, while males predominantly presented class 3 in the maxilla and class 1 in the mandible. The age distribution revealed that patients aged 20-40 exhibited the highest prevalence of Kennedy class 3, while those over 60 showed a notable increase in complete edentulism ( < 0.05). Although most patients were from urban areas, no significant difference was found between origin and edentulism class. A significant link between alcoholism and mandibular edentulism was also identified ( < 0.05). : Edentulism tends to progress with advancing age, often leading to more extensive tooth loss and the need for comprehensive dental rehabilitation. The condition is closely linked to general health status, highlighting its relevance as a potential indicator of systemic health risks. Lifestyle factors, particularly smoking and alcoholism, appear to contribute significantly to the deterioration of oral health, underscoring the importance of preventive strategies and early intervention.
无牙颌是一个重大的公共卫生问题，尤其在老年人群体中，它会影响口腔功能、美观和整体健康。本研究评估了罗马尼亚克卢日-纳波卡口腔修复诊所患者的无牙颌状况，并探讨了其与年龄、总体健康状况、吸烟和饮酒等社会经济因素之间的可能关联。本研究旨在为罗马尼亚减少无牙颌发病率和改善整体口腔健康结果的公共卫生策略提供信息。：本研究纳入了208名患者（127名女性和81名男性）。每位参与者都填写了一份标准化的数据收集表，旨在收集有关社会人口学特征（包括年龄、性别和环境来源）、自我报告的总体健康状况以及与吸烟和饮酒相关的生活方式习惯的全面信息。临床检查由同一名操作人员进行，记录牙齿和牙周状况以及口腔修复评估（包括肯尼迪分类）。：研究结果表明，女性患者在上颌中Ⅲ类和完全无牙颌更为常见，而男性主要表现为上颌Ⅲ类和下颌Ⅰ类。年龄分布显示，20至40岁的患者肯尼迪Ⅲ类患病率最高，而60岁以上的患者完全无牙颌显著增加（<0.05）。尽管大多数患者来自城市地区，但来源与无牙颌分类之间未发现显著差异。还发现酗酒与下颌无牙颌之间存在显著关联（<0.05）。：无牙颌往往随着年龄的增长而进展，常常导致更广泛的牙齿缺失以及对全面牙齿修复的需求。这种情况与总体健康状况密切相关，凸显了其作为全身健康风险潜在指标的相关性。生活方式因素，特别是吸烟和酗酒，似乎对口腔健康的恶化有显著影响，强调了预防策略和早期干预的重要性。
