Table 2 Demographics and dental history data from survey one

Mean age (years)

57

61

Age group (%)

40 to 44 years

11

4

45 to 49 years

16

9

50 to 54 years

13

9

55 to 59 years

21

18

60 to 64 years

12

16

65 to 73 years

25

37

74 to 75 years

2

6

Gender (%)

Male

51

53

Female

49

47

Dentures used (%)

Full upper

-

90

Full lower

-

46

Partial upper denture or removable bridge

77

2

Partial lower denture or removable bridge

43

12

Mean duration of denture use (years)

Full upper

7

8

Full lower

6

8

Partial upper denture or removable bridge

-

7

Partial lower denture or removable bridge

-

8

Mean age at first denture (years)

51

54

Main cause of tooth loss [multiple answers possible] (%)

Decay/infection

41

47

Gum disease

19

30

Limited dental visits from young age

24

30