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Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the tooth loss and the changes in the periodontal and dental health status in the women who participated to Isparta Menopause and Health Study at ten years period. Material and Methods: In this study, 1039 women who are participated Isparta Menopause and Health Study at 2006 were invited for re-evaluation in 2016. Fifty-eight post-menopausal women were recruited the study. Systemic health status, the number of remaining teeth, plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), calculus index (CI), periodontal probing depth (PPD), clinical attachment loss (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP), decay, missing, filled teeth index (DMFT), salivary flow rate and oral hygiene habits were recorded. The baseline and ten years follow-up data were statistically compared and the correlations between parameters were explored. Results: There were statistically significant changes in the number of teeth, periodontal and dental health. Participants lost 2 teeth in average at ten years period. Salivary flow rate, PI and CI decreased and GI, BOP, PPD, CAL increased. There were significant correlations between baseline and ten years GI values and the number of missing teeth. Conclusion: Women can lose an average of 2 teeth per decade of menopause. To prevent these losses, regular dental check-ups and supportive periodontal treatment should be offered to postmenopausal women..

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