September 10, 2025Brazilian Oral ResearchOpen Access

Determinants of tooth loss among adolescents (15–19 years) from Minas Gerais, Brazil: a multilevel analysis

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Cross-sectional study reveals individual and socioeconomic determinants of tooth loss in adolescents, suggesting critical health implications.

Tooth loss prevalence was 12.4%, with significant influences from both individual and contextual factors.
Increased age and low maternal education were major risk factors, with odds ratios of 1.16 and 1.72 respectively.
Regular dental visits reduced tooth loss likelihood by 38%, with municipal illiteracy impacting outcomes significantly.
Socioeconomic status emerged as the primary determinant, underscoring the need for improved access to dental care.

Motta et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study reveals individual and socioeconomic determinants of tooth loss in adolescents, suggesting critical health implications.