The association between tooth loss and serum cholesterol levels in adults: a scoping review.

BMC Oral Health · 2025 · PMC12798115 · PMID 41353390

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After adjusting for confounders, a clear trend was observed for HDL-C, with mean levels decreasing as the number of teeth decreased [ 23 ].

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These findings suggest that prosthetic rehabilitation for partial tooth loss may help reverse a negative trend in cholesterol, possibly by restoring masticatory function and enabling a healthier diet.

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