ABSTRACT
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between tooth loss and the level
of blood pressure with the hypothesis that tooth loss is associated with the increase
of hypertension in postmenopausal women. Materials and Methods: Sixty postmenopausal female patients aged 51-68 years were included in the study
to assess the relationship between tooth loss and the level of blood pressure. The
information including sociodemographics, last menstruation period, hypertension history,
and the duration of having tooth loss was recorded. Blood pressure was measured using
sphygmomanometer and the number of tooth loss was determined. Results: The results showed a more significant tooth loss in hypertension (median: 23 + 4;
interquartile range [IQR]: 6) compared to the normotension postmenopausal women (median:
18 + 6; IQR: 12; P < 0.05). Furthermore, obese patients had more tooth loss (median: 23 + 5; IQR: 8)
than the overweight patients (median: 19 + 8; IQR: 8). Conclusion: Tooth loss is associated with the increase of hypertension in postmenopausal women
which may have a role in the development of vascular diseases.
Key words:
Blood pressure - body mass index - hypertension - postmenopause - tooth loss