Changes in tooth loss and prosthetic treatment over a 9-year period: results of the 6th German Oral Health Study (DMS • 6).

Key Points

• This research aims to examine trends in tooth loss and prosthetic treatment among seniors over nine years.
• Analyzed data from the 6th German Oral Health Study (DMS • 6) spanning nine years.
• Focused on the incidence of edentulism and the use of implant treatments in different age groups.
• Investigated the influence of educational background on oral health outcomes.
• Found low cumulative incidence of edentulism among seniors over the study period.
• Observed an increase in implant treatments that offset tooth loss rates effectively.
• Noted a significant link between school education and the demand for prosthetic treatment.