Osteopenia in Ambulatory Cerebral Palsy

Abstract

Aims: Aging is associated with a loss of systemic bone mass and an increased risk of especially the spine and hip. Therefore bone loss of teeth and ridge resorption can occur in the mouth. However, results of several studies investing association between systemic bone density and oral health have varied. In this study, we investigated the relationship between osteoporosis and dental caries with the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) conducted in 2008-2010 in the Korean population. Methods: This cross-sectional study is based on the body composition data and dental examination data acquired in the KNHANES (2008-2009-2010). Among them, we analyzed 1803 women aged over 65 years old selected in all the 16 administrative districts of South Korea. BMD at the spine was measured using DXA. And a dentist conducted a complete oral health examination. Results: The prevalence of dental cries in osteopenia (27%, p!0.001) and osteoporosis groups (26%, p!0.001) is higher than the prevalence of dental cries in normal BMD group (14%). Results were adjusted for age, body weight, cigarette smoking, and alcohol. Comparing with normal group, osteopenia and osteoporosis group increased dental caries risk (respectively, OR52.178 95%CI51.266-3.747, OR52.075 95%CI51.209-3.561) Conclusion: Our results provide evidence of an association between osteoporosis and dental cries in aging women (O65 yr). The associations between bone density, and dental health require further research, particularly in longitudinal studies. Disclosure of Interest: None Declared