Research Article
The Association Between Risk Factor and Tooth Loss in Adults Age 18 and Older in Oudomxay Province
- By Souksida Xaykhambanh, Thiphapon khamphouvong, Chanthavisao Phunthanalay, Amphayvanh Homsavath, Chanvilay Soukhaseum, Sombath Atsaphangthong, Soulideth Inthakone, Kamkeo Boupha, Ketsaline Xayamoungkhun, Chanthida Phoxay - 02 Apr 2026
- Healthcare Studies, Volume: 4(2026), Issue: 1, Pages: 71 - 79
- https://doi.org/10.58612/hs4110
- Received: 09.03.2026; Accepted: 25.03.2026; Published: 02.04.2026
Abstract
Background: Tooth loss is a worldwide public health problem, especially in developing countries. Negatively impact oral health-related quality of life, affecting chewing, swallowing, phonation, aesthetics, and social life. Tooth loss is considered as risk factor for malnutrition. Objective: To study the association between risk factor and tooth loss in the population Age 18 Years and Older in Oudomxay province. Methodology: The study was a cross-sectional analytical study using questionnaires forms to data with interviews and oral dental. By Stratified random sampling in 2 districts. the SPSS was used for Analysed: Chi-square test and Multiple Logistic Regression. Result: Sample size of 422 people, the prevalence rate of tooth loss was 65.2%, average of 3.4 teeth/ person. 70.2% of people tooth loss between 1-5 teeth, 29.8% lost ≥6 teeth. The results found: Age is a risk factor associated with tooth loss is significant with a risk ratio OR(adj) =1.070 (95% CI=1.05-1.09), P<0.001, Periodontitis is a risk factor associated with tooth loss is significant with a risk ratio OR(adj)= 3.868 (95% CI=1.23-11.04), P=0.020. Conclusion: Prevalence of tooth loss is high, the age group of 45 year and older with periodontitis being risk factors for tooth loss, Smoking was not associate with tooth loss.