Prevalence of tooth loss and associated factors in institutionalized adolescents: a cross-sectional study

Abstract This study aimed to assess the prevalence of tooth loss and associated factors in institutionalized adolescents. cross-sectional included 68 male adolescents incarcerated from Socio-Educational Assistance Center (CASE) aged between 15 19 years. Questionnaires were applied individually sociodemographical, economical, medical, behavioral oral health self-perception variables. All present teeth evaluated by Decay, Missing, Filling (DMF) Index. The was analyzed individuals with ≥1 loss. Associations exposure variables studied Poisson Regression robust variance estimation. 47.06%. First molars mandible maxilla central incisor most absent teeth. In multivariate model, number decayed teeth, those that reported daily use medication higher Besides, medication. Oral promotion treatment should be implemented these institutions reduce dental