Tooth loss, especially complete tooth loss, is considered the dental equivalent of death as it results in reduced quality of life. Tooth loss is influenced by patient and dentist attitudes, their relationship, and access to dental care. Traditionally, caries was thought to be the main cause of tooth loss under 35 while periodontal disease was believed to be the primary cause after 35, but better prevention and treatment has led to improved tooth retention.
Tooth loss, especially complete tooth loss, is considered the dental equivalent of death as it results in reduced quality of life. Tooth loss is influenced by patient and dentist attitudes, their relationship, and access to dental care. Traditionally, caries was thought to be the main cause of tooth loss under 35 while periodontal disease was believed to be the primary cause after 35, but better prevention and treatment has led to improved tooth retention.
Tooth loss, especially complete tooth loss, is considered the dental equivalent of death as it results in reduced quality of life. Tooth loss is influenced by patient and dentist attitudes, their relationship, and access to dental care. Traditionally, caries was thought to be the main cause of tooth loss under 35 while periodontal disease was believed to be the primary cause after 35, but better prevention and treatment has led to improved tooth retention.
Naveed Irfan Tooth loss, especially total tooth loss or edentulism, is the dental equivalent of death.
Tooth loss results in reduced quality of life
Partial Tooth loss
Complete Tooth loss
Tooth loss is reflection of
Patient and dentist attitudes,
The dentist patient relationship
Availability and accessibility of care
Conventional approach says
Caries is the cause before 35 years of age
Periodontal disease above 35 years
Till mid 80’sCaries is the principal cause of tooth loss at most ages with the possible exception of oldest. Tooth retention is improving because of better prevention and control of oral diseases, more positive attitudes towards tooth retention