Edentulism is the result of a mostly preventable oral disease process that is a worldwide public health concern.
The loss of the permanent dentition is a multi-factorial process resulting from the impact of dental caries, periodontal disease and social factors.
People who have lost teeth are referred to as (either partially or completely) edentulous (edentate), however those who have not lost teeth are referred to as dentate.
Edentulism is the result of a mostly preventable oral disease process that is a worldwide public health concern. The loss of the permanent dentition is a multi-factorial process resulting from the impact of dental caries, periodontal disease and social factors. People who have lost teeth are referred to as (either partially or completely) edentulous (edentate), however those who have not lost teeth are referred to as dentate.
Geriatric dentistry