The Impact of Edentulism on Oral and General Health | Zendy

Elham Emami | Zendy; Raphael Freitas de Souza | Zendy; Marla Kabawat | Zendy; Jocelyne S. Feine | Zendy

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The Impact of Edentulism on Oral and General Health

Author(s) -

Elham Emami,

Raphael Freitas de Souza,

Marla Kabawat,

Jocelyne S. Feine

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

international journal of dentistry

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.61

H-Index - 33

eISSN - 1687-8736

pISSN - 1687-8728

DOI - 10.1155/2013/498305

Subject(s) - edentulism , medicine , oral health , dentition , disease , quality of life (healthcare) , public health , narrative review , perspective (graphical) , dentistry , intensive care medicine , nursing , pathology , artificial intelligence , computer science

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.

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