1) Medical and social perception of edentulism
Edentulism is a condition in which the mouth is without teeth which means that all the permanent teeth are lost.
Tooth loss is an outcome of a complex interaction between disease entities as:
1. Caries
2. Periodontal disease
And non-disease entities as:
1. Economy
2. Oral healthcare system
3. Access to dental services
4. Dental awareness
5. Cultural tradition
6. Education
Continuing exposure to risk factors after onset of edentulism:
1. Poor oral hygiene
2. Smoking
3. Deficient dental treatment
Edentulism is:
a) Chronic
b) Severe
c) Irreversible medical condition
d) Is described as the final marker of disease burden for oral health.
e) It is common for elderly people, but it
Edentulism is a condition in which the mouth is without teeth which means that all the permanent teeth are lost.
Tooth loss is an outcome of a complex interaction between disease entities as:
1. Caries
2. Periodontal disease
And non-disease entities as:
1. Economy
2. Oral healthcare system
3. Access to dental services
4. Dental awareness
5. Cultural tradition
6. Education
Continuing exposure to risk factors after onset of edentulism:
1. Poor oral hygiene
2. Smoking
3. Deficient dental treatment
Edentulism is:
a) Chronic
b) Severe
c) Irreversible medical condition
d) Is described as the final marker of disease burden for oral health.
e) It is common for elderly people, but it