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Int J Dent. 2013;2013:498305. doi: 10.1155/2013/498305. Epub 2013 May 08.

The impact of edentulism on oral and general health.

International journal of dentistry

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

Affiliations

  1. Département de Dentisterie et de Restauration, Faculté de Médecine Dentaire, Université de Montréal, CP 6128, Succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal, QC, Canada H3C 3J7.

PMID: 23737789 PMCID: PMC3664508 DOI: 10.1155/2013/498305

Abstract

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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