Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Tooth loss is a result of complex interactions such as poor oral hygiene and dietary habits. The present study was conducted to determine risk factors of tooth loss in population. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 370 patients of both genders. A self-administered questionnaire was prepared and given to all patients. The number of missing teeth was recorded and reason for missing teeth was also recorded. Results: Out of 370 patients, males were 180 and females were 190. 240 were partial edentulism and 130 were complete edentulism, 160 used tooth brush and 210 used finger for brushing, 210 used sugar >twice. 190 were vegetarian and 180 were on mixed diet. 240 had habit of tobacco chewing and 130 had not. 230 used alcohol and 140 not. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Risk factors for loss of tooth were tobacco chewing, alcoholism, increased sugar consumption and vegetarian diet. Key words: Tooth, Tobacco, Sugar.