TITLE:
Association between Tooth Loss and Hypertension: A Systematic Review
AUTHORS:
Elias Lubadi Tshilumba, Augustin Mantshumba Milolo, Fidele Nyimi Bushabu, Em Kalala Kazadi, Pierrot Kumpanya Ntumba, Grevice Bindele Ndombolo, Monique Nsudila Mpoyi, Fifi Balepukayi Mpiana, Dany Kanyana Makolo, David Kayembe Mwimbi, Grace Paka Lubamba
KEYWORDS:
Tooth Loss, Hypertension, Blood Pressure, Public Health
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Stomatology,
Vol.14 No.10,
October
12,
2024
ABSTRACT: Background: An independent relationship between tooth loss and hypertension appears to exist. Objectives: The aim of this study was to systematically review the relationship between tooth loss/number of teeth and hypertension. Materials and Methods: This review was conducted based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Guidelines. We searched all the relevant studies in international databases of PubMed and Google Scholar search engines from January 2000 to December 2023. Results: Fourteen studies (11 cross sectionals, 2 descriptives and 1 Cohort) met the inclusion criteria for this review. Most cross-sectional studies showed that participants with more tooth loss exhibited a greater proportion of hypertension and higher systolic blood pressure than those with less tooth loss. Cohort study showed that the loss of 8 or more teeth was associated with a higher risk of developing hypertension. Descriptive studies reported that missing teeth were marginally significantly associated with hypertension. Conclusion: This study has revealed a significantly higher SBP in patients with fewer remaining teeth or more tooth loss. In addition, those with more tooth loss showed a higher risk of hypertension than those with less tooth loss.