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Tooth Count and Prognosis in Older Patients With Heart Failure

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Background: We aimed to examine the association between tooth count and prognosis in older patients with heart failure. Methods and Results: In this single-center retrospective study of 287 patients aged ≥65 years with heart failure (median age 81 years; 52.8% male), natural and functional tooth counts at discharge were assessed. In Cox regression analyses, higher natural tooth count (hazard ratio 0.951; 95% confidence interval 0.917-0.985; P=0.006) and higher functional tooth count (hazard ratio 0.924; 95% confidence interval 0.882-0.968; P<0.001) were associated with lower 1-year mortality. Conclusions: Higher natural and functional tooth counts were associated with a better prognosis.

Source: Circulation Reports

DOI: 10.1253/circrep.cr-26-0025

Authors: Koji Matsuo, Kikka Kobayashi, Daiki Onoda, Kazuhiro Mibu, Seiji Tamiya

Institutions: Sagamihara Kyodo Hospital, Kitasato University

Language: English

Topic: Dental Health and Care Utilization

Subfield: Periodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7135019142

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