Mapping Tooth Loss at the Tooth Level: Associations with Demographic, Health, and Behavioral Factors

Tooth-level modeling suggested anatomically and socially patterned vulnerabilities often masked in whole-mouth analyses. Findings underscore the need for site-specific prevention strategies that address biological risk and structural inequity, advancing more equitable approaches to oral health care and policy.Knowledge Transfer Statement:This study identified which specific teeth are most at risk of loss across age, health, and socioeconomic groups. Understanding these tooth-level patterns can help clinicians tailor preventive care to vulnerable patients, guide patient education, and inform public health strategies that target oral health disparities. These findings support more precise, equitable dental care to help people keep their natural teeth longer.