Non-Cochrane · prognostic · PM42686922
Oral health and functioning in older adults in Switzerland from 1970 to 2025 - a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Borg-Bartolo Roberta, Jaeggi Maurus, Schimmel Martin, et al. · Clinical oral investigations · 2026 · PubMed · doi:10.1007/s00784-026-07105-1
Findings
31 findings
| Population | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | Fixed dental restorations 1970–1990 · 1970–1990 Unresolved: the two extractors disagree on this row. | Prevalence (%) 13 [5, 23] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged 65 years and older living in Switzerland | None (prevalence or mean of condition) | None | Fixed dental restoration prevalence 2020-2025 | Pooled prevalence (%) 81 [74, 88] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | DMFT 2010–2019 · 2010–2019 | MEAN 25.06 [23.62, 26.55] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | Missing teeth 1980–1989 · 1980–1989 | MEAN 13.50 [12.07, 14.93] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | DMFT 2020–2025 · 2020–2025 | MEAN 16.02 [11.85, 20.19] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged 65 years and older living in Switzerland | None (prevalence or mean of condition) | None | Removable dental prosthesis prevalence 1970-1990 | Pooled prevalence (%) 90 [83, 95] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged 65 years and older living in Switzerland | None (prevalence or mean of condition) | None | Periodontal disease prevalence (pockets >=6 mm) Hospital settings | Pooled prevalence (%) 15 [2, 35] GRADE not reported 2 studies · 220 participants |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | Periodontal disease (pockets ≥6 mm) 2010–2019 · 2010–2019 | Pooled prevalence (%) 7 [5, 11] GRADE not reported 2 studies · 1081 participants |
| Adults aged 65 years and older living in Switzerland | None (prevalence or mean of condition) | None | Edentulism prevalence 2020-2025 | Pooled prevalence (%) 4 [1, 9] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged 65 years and older living in Switzerland | None (prevalence or mean of condition) | None | Removable dental prosthesis prevalence 2020-2025 | Pooled prevalence (%) 20 [4, 41] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | Periodontal disease (pockets ≥6 mm) 1990–1999 · 1990–1999 | Pooled prevalence (%) 18 [3, 40] GRADE not reported 4 studies · 429 participants |
| Adults aged 65 years and older living in Switzerland | None (prevalence or mean of condition) | None | Edentulism prevalence 1980-1990 | Pooled prevalence (%) 44 [27, 62] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged 65 years and older living in Switzerland | None (prevalence or mean of condition) | None | Fixed dental restoration prevalence Long-term care facilities | Pooled prevalence (%) 25 [4, 54] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged 65 years and older living in Switzerland | None (prevalence or mean of condition) | None | Fixed dental restoration prevalence Community-dwelling | Pooled prevalence (%) 62 [36, 85] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged 65 years and older living in Switzerland | None (prevalence or mean of condition) | None | Removable dental prosthesis prevalence Long-term care facilities | Pooled prevalence (%) 74 [66, 81] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged 65 years and older living in Switzerland | None (prevalence or mean of condition) | None | Edentulism prevalence Hospital settings | Pooled prevalence (%) 32 [22, 43] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged 65 years and older living in Switzerland | None (prevalence or mean of condition) | None | Removable dental prosthesis prevalence Community-dwelling | Pooled prevalence (%) 30 [10, 55] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | Missing teeth 2020–2025 · 2020–2025 | MEAN 5.50 [3.41, 7.59] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged 65 years and older living in Switzerland | None (prevalence or mean of condition) | None | Edentulism prevalence Long-term care facilities | Pooled prevalence (%) 46 [36, 56] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | Periodontal disease (pockets ≥6 mm) 2020–2025 · 2020–2025 | Pooled prevalence (%) 6 [3, 11] GRADE not reported 2 studies · 269 participants |
| Adults aged 65 years and older living in Switzerland | None (prevalence or mean of condition) | None | Edentulism prevalence Community-dwelling | Pooled prevalence (%) 7 [3, 11] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | DMFT Community-dwelling · Community-dwelling | MEAN 19.33 [15.52, 23.15] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | Filled teeth Community-dwelling · Community-dwelling | MEAN 9.81 [8.62, 11.00] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | Missing teeth Community-dwelling · Community-dwelling | MEAN 8.43 [5.77, 11.09] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | Periodontal disease (pockets ≥6 mm) Community-dwelling · Community-dwelling | Pooled prevalence (%) 15 [6, 27] GRADE not reported 5 studies · 1453 participants |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | Decayed teeth Community-dwelling · Community-dwelling | MEAN 0.65 [0.29, 1.02] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | Decayed teeth Long-term care facilities · Long-term care facilities | MEAN 1.38 [0.88, 1.88] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | Filled teeth Long-term care facilities · Long-term care facilities | MEAN 3.00 [1.74, 4.26] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | Periodontal disease (pockets ≥6 mm) Long-term care facilities · Long-term care facilities | Pooled prevalence (%) 9 [0, 52] GRADE not reported 2 studies · 247 participants |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | Missing teeth Long-term care facilities and hospital · Long-term care facilities and hospital | MEAN 16.91 [13.54, 20.28] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
| Adults aged ≥65 years in Switzerland | Not reported | None | DMFT Long-term care facilities and hospital · Long-term care facilities and hospital | MEAN 26.60 [25.52, 27.72] GRADE not reported Studies not reported |
Included primary studies 45
Open in Studies| Study | Year | Also included by | Outcomes it informs here | Trial data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohta et al. 2022 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | 1 other review | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Srinivasan et al. 2019 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | 1 other review | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Allenspach et al. 2024 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Ammann R. Diss. 1988 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Angst et al. 2024 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Anliker et al. 2023 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Bellomo et al. 2005 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Borg Bartolo et al. 2021 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Borg Bartolo et al. 2025 (first entry) matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Braendli-Holzer B. Diss. 2012 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Brändli-Holzer B. 2012 dissertation matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Budtz-Jorgensen et al. 1996 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Budtz-Jorgensen et al. 2000 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Bundesamt fuer Statistik 2025 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Bundesamt für Statistik 2025 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Campana and Verner Norgaard Diss. 2004 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Campana R. and Verner Norgaard N. 2004 dissertation matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Eggimann et al. 2024 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| El Gedaily et al. 2024 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Glauser-Popaj L. Diss. 2009 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Imfeld et al. 1988 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Kamdem et al. 2017 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Karsegard et al. 2001 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Katsoulis et al. 2009 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Laas M. Diss. 2010 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Menghini et al. 2002 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Meyer M. Diss. 1976 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Miodragovic M. Diss. 1980 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Mojon et al. 1998 (community) matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Mojon et al. 1998 (LTF) matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Mojon et al. 1998: long-term care facility matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Pazos E. Diss. 1999 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Rentsch A. Diss. 1993 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Roccuzzo et al. 2023 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Roccuzzo et al. 2025 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Roehrich N. Diss. 1994 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Schmidt et al. 2020 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Schneider et al. 2017 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Stuck et al. 1989 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Suter J. Diss. 1999 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Tennert et al. 2024 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Triebold P. Diss. 1999 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Wirz et al. 1989 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Zitzmann et al. 2001 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
| Zitzmann et al. 2008 matched by author and year (probable) | NR | this review only | not stated | not extracted yet |
Overlap with other reviews
Reviews that include the same primary studies are not independent evidence. Shared counts match studies by PMID, DOI or NCT, and otherwise by author and year (a probable match). Only the non-Cochrane dental reviews have study lists, so overlap with Cochrane reviews is not counted yet.
Review question
| Element | Planned (methods) | Found (results) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | Individuals aged 65 years and older living in Switzerland (community-dwelling, hospital, long-term care facilities) | Older adults in Switzerland; 14 community-dwelling, 8 hospital, 17 long-term care facility studies (39 studies, 42 papers) |
| Intervention | Not applicable (CoCoPop prevalence review) | Not applicable |
| Comparison | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Outcomes | Oral hygiene; edentulism/tooth loss; dental caries; periodontal disease; chewing function; OHRQoL | Edentulism, missing/decayed/filled teeth, DMFT, periodontal disease (>=6 mm), removable and fixed prostheses pooled; oral hygiene, chewing function and OHRQoL reported descriptively |
| Study designs | Studies from 1970 onwards, no language restriction; cross-sectional data (baseline of longitudinal studies) | Cross-sectional studies (n=39; 42 papers) |
| Timing | Decade of data collection (1970-1979 to 2020-2025) | Decades 1970-2025 |