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Chronic Kidney Disease and Tooth Loss After Menopause

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Chronic Kidney Disease and Tooth Loss After Menopause

TOPLINE:

Researchers found a significant association between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and increased tooth loss in postmenopausal women, particularly those aged 66-79 years.

METHODOLOGY:

  • The study analyzed data from 8887 postmenopausal women aged 40-79 years, participating in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2010 to 2018.
  • Participants were categorized based on the number of permanent teeth present, with tooth loss defined as having
  • CKD was identified using the estimated glomerular filtration rate, calculated by the CKD-EPI 2021 creatinine equation.

TAKEAWAY:

  • Postmenopausal women with CKD have a higher likelihood of experiencing tooth loss, especially those aged 66-79 years.
  • The study suggests the importance of monitoring oral health in women with CKD to potentially mitigate tooth loss.
  • Further research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms linking CKD to tooth loss in this demographic.

IN PRACTICE:

The authors wrote, “Our findings suggest that preventing and managing mineral and bone metabolism disorders in postmenopausal women with CKD are crucial to prevent tooth loss.”

SOURCE:

The study was led by Na-Yeong Kim, MS, Chonnam National University School of Dentistry, Gwangju, South Korea. It was published online in Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society.

LIMITATIONS:

The cross-sectional design limited the ability to establish causality between CKD and tooth loss. Self-reported data on menstruation and menopause status may have introduced recall bias. The study’s findings may not be generalizable to populations outside of South Korea.

DISCLOSURES:

The authors reported no conflicts of interest.

This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.

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