Publications by authors named "M Vehkalahti"
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at how tooth loss and cavities (caries) might be linked to a medical problem called intracranial aneurysms (IA) that can cause brain issues if not treated.
- It involved 166 patients and compared their dental health to healthy people to see if missing teeth or cavities had any effect on IA.
- The results showed that while bad gum disease (periodontitis) could increase the risk of IAs, having cavities or missing teeth didn't really change that risk, even though germs from bad gums might still play a role.
Objective: This register-based study assessed the frequency of and age-specified variation in tooth extractions in adults visiting private dentists in Finland in 2012-2017.
Material And Methods: Retrospective study design was used on the register-based data of private sector services. Data of the entire 6 years, 2012-2017, included records of a total of 6,252,039 patients.
Objectives: This register-based study on public sector patients aged 60 years and over assessed annual age-specific volume of and reasons for tooth extractions as well as changes in these across the period 2007-2015.
Background: Alongside the rapidly ageing population, the demand for public oral healthcare services is growing. Damaged teeth may induce a long-lasting inflammation burden in old age.
Objective: Our retrospective register-based observational study evaluated age-specific aspects and changes in volume and content of direct restorative procedures, pulp cappings and enhanced caries prevention measures given to adults.
Methods: Data included all treatments provided for 20- to 60-year-olds visiting the Helsinki City Public Dental Service (PDS) in 2012 and 2017. For both years, the data were aggregated into 5-year age groups.
The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence and nature of retained dental roots and their associations with demographics in the Finnish adult population. From the cross-sectional nationwide Health 2000 Survey of the Finnish population aged 30 years and older, 6005 participants with clinical oral examination and panoramic radiographs were included. Occurrence and characteristics of all retained dental roots were examined.
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