Prevalence and Associated Factors of Edentulism among Elderly Muslims in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia

Abstract

I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n E dentulism, or complete tooth loss, is prevalent worldwide among older people. 1 Earlier studies have shown that edentulism affects the health and the overall quality of life of the elderly. 2 Complete and partial tooth loss is associated with reduction in physical, psychological and social function, and the ability to chew. It also increases disability. The edentulous elderly tend to consume fewer than two-thirds of the recommended nutri-P Pr re ev va al le en nc ce e a an nd d A As ss so oc ci ia at te ed d F Fa ac ct to or rs s o of f E Ed de en nt tu ul li is sm m a am mo on ng g E El ld de er rl ly y M Mu us sl li im ms s i in n K Ko ot ta a B Bh ha ar ru u, , K Ke el la an nt ta an n, , M Ma al la ay ys si ia a