The Impact of Edentulism on Oral and General Health

oleh: Elham Emami, Raphael Freitas de Souza, Marla Kabawat, Jocelyne S. Feine

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01

Deskripsi

An adequate dentition is of importance for well-being and life quality. Despite advances in preventive dentistry, edentulism is still a major public health problem worldwide. In this narrative review, we provide a perspective on the pathways that link oral to general health. A better understanding of disease indicators is necessary for establishing a solid strategy through an organized oral health care system to prevent and treat this morbid chronic condition.